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Edward J. Lawrence
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Edward J. Lawrence
(Scoonerman.com)Edward J. Lawrence
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(U.S. Coast Guard photo)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 | Edward J. Lawrence |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 6-Masted Schooner |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 320' / 50' / |
| Tonnage | 3,350 GT / 2,483 NT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1908 at Bath, ME |
| Date of Loss | December 27, 1925 |
| Reason for Loss | Retired ship burned and sank in Portland Harbor |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Portland Harbor, ME, between Diamond Island and Fort Gorges |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 43-40-08 N / 070-13-08 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 10' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Bottom of hull remains, partially buried |
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| Other Information | |
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