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D. T. Sheridan
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D. T. Sheridan
Monhegan Island, ME
(Paul Sherman collection)D. T. Sheridan
in her better days
(Mariners Museum)
D.T. Sheridan
rusting away in 2009
(photo by a site visitor)D.T. Sheridan
another 2009 view
(photo by a site visitor)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 | D. T. Sheridan |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
| Owner | Sheridan Towing Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 110' /26' / 12' |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Diesel / Props |
| Cargo | Towing barges when grounded |
| Built | 1939 at Brooklyn, NY |
| Date of Loss | November 5, 1948 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran on rocks in dense fog |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Beached on rocks, Lobster Point, Monhegan Island, ME |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 43-45-21 N / 69-19-24 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Hull is still mostly intact |
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| Other Information | |
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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