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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 | Don |
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| Vessel Type | Coastal excursion boat |
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| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 44' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | |
| Cargo | Passengers and crew |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | June 29, 1941 |
| Reason for Loss | Disappeared in fog on day trip to Monhegan Island, vessel probably suffered an explosion and sank. |
| Fatalities | 34 (no survivors) |
| Location | Bow section located off Ragged Island, Casco Bay, ME |
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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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