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Bay State
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Bay State
off Cape Elizabeth, ME
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 | Bay State |
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| Vessel Type | Passenger Steamer |
| Owner | Portland & Boston Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 281' / 42' / 15' |
| Tonnage | 2,262 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Propellers |
| Cargo | Passengers & Freight |
| Built | 1895 at Bath, ME |
| Date of Loss | September 23, 1916 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran aground in fog |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Cape Elizabeth, ME, just off McKinney's Point |
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| Wreck Condition | Little wreckage remains |
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