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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 | Indian |
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| Vessel Type | Steamer |
| Owner | Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Co. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 227' / 38' / |
| Tonnage | 1,133 NT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
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| Built | 1890 at Wilmington, DE |
| Date of Loss | Grounded March 29, 1902 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded on reef in fog |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Grounded in fog on Sow and Pigs Reef, off Cuttyhunk Island, MA. The vessel was later refloated, repaired and put back in service. |
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