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Steamer Washington
(Pete Johnson collection)Washington advertisement
(Pete Johnson 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 | Washington |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Sidewheel Steamer |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 180' / 30' / |
| Tonnage | 339 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
| Cargo | Passengers & Freight |
| Built | 1825 |
| Date of Loss | May 14, 1831 |
| Reason for Loss | Rammed at night by steamer Chancellor Livingston |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Long Island Sound, off Stratford, CT |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 60' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Upside down and mostly flattened |
| Diving Considerations | Usually poor underwater visibility |
| Other Information | Vessel had twin walking-beam steam engines - one for each sidewheel. Reportedly the vessel sank within 15 minutes of the collision. All of the Washington's passengers (52) were safely transferred to the Chancellor Livingston before it sank. |
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