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Paul Palmer at
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Stellwagen Bank NMS |
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Paul Palmer at
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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 | Paul Palmer |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 5-Masted Schooner |
| Owner | J. S. Winslow & Co. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 276' / 44' / |
| Tonnage | 2,193 GT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Light (no cargo) |
| Built | 1902 at Waldoboro, ME |
| Date of Loss | June 15, 1913 |
| Reason for Loss | Vessel caught fire, burned to waterline and sank |
| Fatalities | None (Passengers and crew escaped in lifeboats) |
| Location | Massachusetts Bay, 6 miles NW of Race Point, Provincetown, MA |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 85' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Keel and some ribs remain, partially buried in sand, lots of marine life |
| Diving Considerations | For
information on dive charters to the Paul Palmer, click
here. For a description of the wreck and diving conditions, click here. |
| Other Information | The Paul Palmer wreck is located in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. For more information, see the SBNMS Website. |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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