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Davis Palmer
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Davis Palmer
on launch day
(Peabody Essex Museum)
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 | Davis Palmer |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 5-Masted Schooner |
| Owner | Palmer Fleet |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 305' / 48' / 27' |
| Tonnage | 2,965 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Coal |
| Built | 1905 at Bath, ME |
| Date of Loss | December 26, 1909 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck Graves Ledge, drifted off and sank |
| Fatalities | 14 men (entire crew) |
| Location | Broad Sound (Outer Boston Harbor), near Graves Light. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 42-22-19N / 70-55-29W (Notice to Mariners) |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Probably 30-40' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Wreck mostly removed by dredging in 1912 (Notice to Mariners) |
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