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Angela
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Angela wreck in 1978
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Angela porthole
(Bill Carter collection)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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Shipwreck Data |
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| Vessel Name | Angela |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Cement Barge |
| Owner | Atlantic Cement Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 420' / 80' / 35' |
| Tonnage | 8,512 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | None - Towed by tug |
| Cargo | Powdered Cement |
| Built | 1962 at Avondale, LA |
| Date of Loss | March 4, 1971 |
| Reason for Loss | Broke towline in storm and grounded on reef |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Old Cock Ledge, off Westport, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-27-40N / 71-02-02W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 0 - 35' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Silt easily stirred up inside wreck |
| Wreck Condition | Intact, upright and partially submerged |
| Diving Considerations | Dangerous for penetration due to silt and poor visibility. |
| Other Information | Identical sisterships -Alexandra and Adelaide |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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