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Steamer Maine
aground at Execution Rocks
(Bill Carter 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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Shipwreck Data |
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| Vessel Name | Maine |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Passenger Steamer |
| Owner | New England Steamship Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 310' / 44' / |
| Tonnage | 1,505 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Propellers |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1891 |
| Date of Loss | February 4, 1920 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck ice and drifted onto rocks |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | 100 yards NE of Execution Rocks Lighthouse, at the west end of Long Island Sound (NY) |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 43937.8 / 26938.5 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 15' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Stripped and burned after sinking, only a pile of rubble remains |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area and heavy boat traffic |
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