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Ruth E. Merrill
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Launch of Ruth E. Merrill
1904 at Bath, ME
(Author's collection)Ruth E. Merrill grounded
in Vineyard Sound
(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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| Vessel Name | Ruth E. Merrill |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 6-Masted Schooner |
| Owner | Winslow & Company, Portland, ME |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 301' / 48' / 24' |
| Tonnage | 3,003 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Coal |
| Built | 1904 at Bath, ME |
| Date of Loss | January 12, 1924 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded on shoal in storm and broke up |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Vineyard Sound, off West Chop, Martha's Vineyard, MA, reportedly on L'Hommedieu Shoal |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 20' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area; dive at slack tide only |
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