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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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| Vessel Name | Defence |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Privateer Brig |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 90' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | At Beverly, MA |
| Date of Loss | August 13, 1779 |
| Reason for Loss | Scuttled to avoid capture by British |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Stockton Harbor, ME, near Sears Island |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 30' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact; mostly buried in mud |
| Diving Considerations | An archaeological site; recreational diving prohibited |
| Other Information | An archaeological excavation of the Defence was conducted by the Maine State Museum from 1975 - 1981. |
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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