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City of Taunton
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City of Taunton
Remains of the steamer
show in this 1978 photo
(Photo by author)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 | City of Taunton |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Freight Steamer |
| Owner | Fall River Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 292' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
| Cargo | None |
| Built | 1892 at Chelsea, MA |
| Date of Loss | 1930s |
| Reason for Loss | Beached and Abandoned |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Somerset, MA, west shore of Taunton River, just south of Braga (I-195) Bridge. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-42-39N / 71-10-33W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Very shallow |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Ribs visible above water at low tide. |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | |
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