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Cross Rip Lightship

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Cross Rip Lighthship
trapped in ice field

 

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.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Cross Rip Lightship
Other Names  
Vessel Type Lightship
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet)  
Tonnage  
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion None
Cargo  
Built  
Date of Loss February 1918
Reason for Loss Carried out to sea by ice field
Fatalities 6 (entire crew)
Location Off Nantucket, MA
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet)  
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Probably never found
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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