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Delaware
(Paul Morris illustration)Bill Carter (L) and John Fish
with anchor from Delaware
(Bill Carter 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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Shipwreck Data |
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| Vessel Name | Delaware |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Barge (converted steamer) |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 318' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | None |
| Cargo | |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | November 27, 1898 |
| Reason for Loss | Sank in the famous "Portland Gale" |
| Fatalities | |
| Location | Off North Scituate, MA - approximately 1 mile east of Collamore Ledge. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 13965.5 / 25714.4 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 60' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Broken up |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | Wreck is scattered among large rocks and doesn't show up well on a depth sounder display. |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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