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Forest Queen
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Diver Tom Mulloy
holds 73 lb. silver ingot
(Tom Mulloy 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 | Forest Queen |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Full-rigged cargo ship |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 158' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | General cargo, including 12 tons of silver ingots |
| Built | 1850 at Richmond, ME |
| Date of Loss | February 29, 1853 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded just off shore in storm |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Off Second Cliff Beach, Scituate, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 20 - 30' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | No structure remains, only chunks of concretion containing artifacts |
| Diving Considerations | A group of Massachusetts divers has an exclusive permit from the state to survey and excavate this wreck. Diving on the wreck by others is prohibited. |
| Other Information | According to historical records, the ship was extensively salvaged after grounding and breaking up. The Scituate Historical Museum has a permanent exhibit on the Forest Queen. |
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