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Empire State
(Bill Carter collection)

 Empire State
sunk at Bristol dock
(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.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Empire State
Other Names  
Vessel Type Passenger Steamer
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet)  
Tonnage  
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Steam / Sidewheels
Cargo  
Built 1848
Date of Loss May 13, 1887
Reason for Loss Burned and sank at dock
Fatalities None
Location Bristol Harbor, RI
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 41-40-23N / 71-16-49W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 20' Maximum
Typical Visibility (feet) Usually poor
Wreck Condition Broken-up parts remain on silt bottom
Diving Considerations  
Other Information Wreck is located on east side of Bristol Harbor, 20 yards off seawall, between seawall and red buoy #6.
Attention Divers
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