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Harkness
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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 | Harkness |
| Other Names | Original name O. A. Harkness |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
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| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 70' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Diesel / Screw |
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| Built | 1964 at East Boothbay, ME |
| Date of Loss | January 16, 1992 |
| Reason for Loss | Foundered on a cold and windy night |
| Fatalities | None (3 crewmen survived in a dramatic rescue effort) |
| Location | Near Matinicus Island, ME - off Zephyr Ledges |
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| Water Depth (feet) | Approximately 100' |
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| Other Information | The story of the Harkness sinking and dramatic rescue were reported in the February 1993 issue of Yankee magazine. |
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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