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Steamer Cambridge
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Boston and Bangor Line
(Author's 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 | Cambridge |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Passenger Steamer |
| Owner | Boston and Bangor Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 248' / 37' / 13' |
| Tonnage | 1,337 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
| Cargo | Passengers & Freight |
| Built | 1867 at New York, NY |
| Date of Loss | February 10, 1886 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck ledge and sank |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Old Man Ledge (west side of pinnacle), 5 miles SSW of Port Clyde, ME |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 43-50-41 N / 069-18-56 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 50' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Completely broken up, pieces of wreckage wedged between rocks |
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