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Gardner G. Deering

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Gardner G. Deering
on launch day
(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.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Gardner G. Deering
Other Names  
Vessel Type 5-Masted Schooner
Owner G. G. Deering Company
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 251' / 44' / 25'
Tonnage 1,982
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Sails
Cargo  
Built 1903 at Bath, ME (G. G. Deering Company)
Date of Loss 1930s
Reason for Loss Abandoned, later partially burned
Fatalities None
Location Smith Cove, West Brooksville, ME, approximately 500 feet off north shore. Exposed wreck symbol marked on NOAA charts.
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 44-22-55N / 68-46-30W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 10-30'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Deteriorating wood hull, partially above water
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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