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City of Portland
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City of Portland
(Peabody Essex Museum)Article on the wreck
New York Times - 9 May 1884
(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 | City of Portland |
| Other Names | Former name New England |
| Vessel Type | Passenger steamer |
| Owner | International Steamship Co. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | |
| Tonnage | 1,852 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
| Cargo | Passengers & freight |
| Built | 1862 at New York, NY |
| Date of Loss | May 8, 1884 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck ledge and sank |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Northwest Ledge, Muscle Ridge Channel, off Owl's Head, ME |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 44 - 02-56 N / 069-02-54 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 40' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Completely broken up; lots of artifacts buried in sand |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area |
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