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Herman Winter

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Herman Winter
on Devil's Bridge
(Authors' 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.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Herman Winter
Other Names  
Vessel Type Passenger & Freight Steamer
Owner U. S. War Shipping Administration
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 274' / 41' / 31'
Tonnage 2,638
Hull Construction Iron
Propulsion Steam / Propellers
Cargo Passengers & General cargo
Built 1886 at Philadelphia, PA
Date of Loss March 7, 1944
Reason for Loss Stranded on reef
Fatalities None
Location Devils Bridge reef, off Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 41-20-57N / 70-50-50W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 40' Maximum
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Mostly broken up
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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