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Ellenora Van Dusen
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Ellenora Van Dusen
sunk in Gloucester Harbor
(Paul Sherman 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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| Vessel Name | Ellenora Van Dusen |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 3-Masted Schooner |
| Owner | T.W. Godfrey |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 126' / 32' / 11' |
| Tonnage | 250 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Stone |
| Built | 1874 at Leesbury, NJ |
| Date of Loss | September 20, 1900 |
| Reason for Loss | After a fire onboard, the vessel was towed into the harbor and the cargo was salvaged |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Gloucester Harbor (MA) - inside outer end of Dog Bar breakwater |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 13836.8 / 25810.7 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 40' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Scattered wreckage remains |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | |
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