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Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Maritana
Other Names  
Vessel Type Square-Rigged Ship
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet)  
Tonnage 991
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Sails
Cargo Passengers &  General Cargo
Built 1857
Date of Loss November 3, 1861
Reason for Loss Struck rocks in gale at night
Fatalities 27 (39 on board)
Location Shag Rocks, Outer Boston Harbor, MA
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 42-19.832 N / 070-52.883 W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet)  
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Probably completely disintegrated
Diving Considerations  
Other Information Last trip - Liverpool to Boston
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