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Etrusco
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Etrusco ashore
near Scituate Light
(Paul Sherman collection)Etrusco crewman rescued
with breeches buoy
(Paul Sherman 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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| Vessel Name | Etrusco |
| Other Names | After refloating and repair, vessel was renamed Scituate |
| Vessel Type | Freighter (Italian-owned) |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 441' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | |
| Cargo | |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | March 16, 1956 |
| Reason for Loss | Blown ashore in storm |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Cedar Point, Scituate, MA, direcly in front of the historic Scituate Lighthouse |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Vessel remained aground for several months, but was finally hauled off the rocks, repaired and put back in service. |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | The Etrusco's 30 crew members were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard using a breeches buoy. |
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