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The Boston Globe
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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.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Kiowa
Other Names  
Vessel Type Freighter
Owner Clyde Steamship Co.
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 291' / 43' / 20'
Tonnage 2,953
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Steam / Propellers
Cargo General Cargo
Built 1903 at Philadelphia, PA
Date of Loss December 26, 1903
Reason for Loss Rammed by steamer Admiral Dewy while anchored in snowstorm
Fatalities None
Location Off Hull, MA, 1 mile SE of Boston Lighthouse
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 42-19-19N / 70-51-52W
Coordinates (Loran C) 13991.6 / 25791.5 / 44265.5
Water Depth (feet) 45' Maximum
Typical Visibility (feet) 20'
Wreck Condition Large wreck, partially intact
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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