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Essex
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Freighter Essex
off Southeast Point
(Bill Quinn collection)Essex afloat
(Dave Knibbs 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 | Essex |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Freighter |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 259' / 40' / 15' |
| Tonnage | 3,018 |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Prop |
| Cargo | General cargo |
| Built | 1890 at Philadelphia, PA |
| Date of Loss | September 26, 1941 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran aground and broke up |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Block Island, RI, ¼ mile southeast of Southeast Point lighthouse, inside can buoy #1, wreck symbol marked on NOAA chart |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-08-58N / 71-32-54W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 30' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 10 - 20' |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact and sanded in |
| Diving Considerations | An easy dive, boat access only |
| Other Information | The tanker Lightburne (sunk in 1939) lies just northeast of the Essex (see Lightburne) |
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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