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Celtic
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Tug Celtic
in New Yok Harbor
(Bill Carter 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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Shipwreck Data |
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| Vessel Name | Celtic |
| Other Names | Formerly Russell #10 and Judith McAllister |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
| Owner | Island Park Towing Corp. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 85' / 24' / |
| Tonnage | 146 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Diesel / Propellers |
| Cargo | Towing barge Cape Race when sunk |
| Built | 1958 at Oyster Bay, NY |
| Date of Loss | November 17, 1984 |
| Reason for Loss | Barge sank quickly and took tug down with it |
| Fatalities | 6 crewmen |
| Location | Off Norwalk, CT, 1.5 miles south of Sheffield Island, marked by buoy WR-28. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 26798.8 / 43989.9 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 70' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Intact and upright with barge still attached by hawser |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area; dive at slack tide only |
| Other Information | The barge Cape Race sank along with the Celtic. The Cape Race is 145' long and has a 45' beam. Its cargo is scrap metal. |
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