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Coyote
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Steamer Coyote
Abandoned at dock
(Bill Carter collection)Report on building Coyote
New York Times - 1918
Launching the Coyote
(firstworldwar.com)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 | Coyote |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Freight Steamer |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 267' / 40' / |
| Tonnage | 3,500 GRT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | None |
| Built | 1918 at Newark, NJ |
| Date of Loss | 1932 |
| Reason for Loss | Scuttled |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Dumping Ground, outside Boston Harbor (MA) |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 42-22-06N / 70-43-06W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 13920.8 / 44266.2 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 170' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 15-20' |
| Wreck Condition | Upright and mostly intact |
| Diving Considerations | A deep, dark and dangerous dive |
| Other Information | The Coyote was one of numerous wood-hulled freighters built during World War I to accommodate the urgent need for transport vessels. Most of these vessels were cheaply constructed and not intended for long-term use. |
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