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Cornfield Lightship (LV-51)
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Cornfield Lightship
(Pete Johnson collection)Cornfield Lightship
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(Pete Johnson 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 | Cornfield Lightship (LV-51) |
| Other Names | Sandy Hook, Relief |
| Vessel Type | Lightship |
| Owner | U. S. Coast Guard |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 118' / 26' / 12' |
| Tonnage | 375 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw (also rigged for sails) |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1892 at West Bay City, MI |
| Date of Loss | April 24, 1919 |
| Reason for Loss | Rammed by barge under tow and sunk while on station. Lightship sank within 8 minutes of collision. |
| Fatalities | None (7 crewmen rescued) |
| Location | Off Cornfield Point, Old Saybrook, CT, approximately 2 miles south of Long Sand Shoal... 3.3 miles / 211° from Lynde Point Lighthouse (per USCG archives) |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-12 N / 72-22 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 190' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Part of steel hull remains |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | This wreck was recently located. For more information on the Cornfield Lightship, go to www.gillmen.org |
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