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Angel Gabriel
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English gallion |
Angel Gabriel
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Dangerous rocks at Pemaquid Point, Maine (Author's collection) |
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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 | Angel Gabriel |
| Other Names | Built as Starre, renamed Jason, and later renamed Angel Gabriel |
| Vessel Type | Gallion (used as a merchant ship) |
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| Tonnage | 240 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Passengers (emigrants) from England, bound for Massachusetts |
| Built | 1615 in England (built as Starre) |
| Date of Loss | August 15, 1635 |
| Reason for Loss | Driven onto rocks in storm and wrecked |
| Fatalities | Most of the people onboard were lost; some survived |
| Location | Pemaquid Point -- Bristol, Maine |
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| Wreck Condition | Probably completely gone |
| Diving Considerations | Dangerous surf and rocks area |
| Other Information | The Angel Gabriel sailed from England for Massachusetts as part of a small convoy. A bronze plaque at Pemaquid Point commemorates the wreck. |
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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