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Francis L. Taussig

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Maine-built schooner
similar to Francis L. Taussig
(Paul Morris illustration)

Outward bound schooner
(Paul Morris illustration)

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.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Francis L. Taussig
Other Names  
Vessel Type Schooner - 4 masts
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 194' / 39' / 
Tonnage  
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Sails
Cargo Coal
Built 1918 at Boothbay Harbor, ME
Date of Loss April 29, 1929
Reason for Loss Rammed by another ship while at anchor - in fog
Fatalities None
Location Vineyard Sound - 1 mile north of East Chop Light (Martha's Vineyard, MA)
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 42-29.14 N / 70-33.88 W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 60'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Some light salvage followed the sinking, then the wreck was blown apart
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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