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Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name George W. Humphreys
Other Names  
Vessel Type Fishing Vessel
Owner American Fishing Company
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 142' / 22/ 18'
Tonnage 214
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Steam / Screw
Cargo  
Built 1877 at Philadelphia, PA
Date of Loss July 6, 1904
Reason for Loss Struck reef and sank
Fatalities None
Location Brenton Reef, off Newport, RI. Wreck is located on north side of southernmost reef. 
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 41-26.58N / 71-21.41W
Coordinates (Loran C) 14404.68 / 43981.24
Water Depth (feet) 20'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Scattered wreckage and artifacts remain between rocks.
Diving Considerations Dangerous rip tides in area; dive at slack tide only.
Other Information The Spanish brig Minerva (see Minerva) sank at the same location in 1810.
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