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Chester A. Poling (Bow Section)
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Chester A. Poling
(Author's collection)Report on sinking
from the New York Times
(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 | Chester A. Poling |
| Other Names | Former name Mobil Albany |
| Vessel Type | Tanker |
| Owner | Poling Brothers, Inc. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 282' / 40' / 17' |
| Tonnage | 1,546 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Oil / Screw |
| Cargo | Oil |
| Built | 1934 at Mariners Harbor, NY |
| Date of Loss | January 10, 1977 |
| Reason for Loss | Broke in half in storm |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Location | 4 miles east of Eastern Point, Gloucester, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 42-33.9N / 70-37.1W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 190' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Intact and upside down |
| Diving Considerations | A deep, dark and dangerous dive. Strong current area; dive at slack tide only. Since wreck is upside down, it's difficult to hook into. |
| Other Information | Stern section is located just off Eastern Point in 95' of water. Stern section is upright and intact - a beautiful dive. |
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