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Horatio Hall

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Horatio Hall
(from old postcard)

Horatio Hall wreck report
(Don Ferris 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 Horatio Hall
Other Names  
Vessel Type Passenger & Freight Steamer
Owner Maine Steamship Co.
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 319' / 48' / 20'
Tonnage 3,300
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Steam / Propellers
Cargo  
Built 1898 at Chester, PA
Date of Loss March 10, 1909
Reason for Loss Collision in fog with freighter H. F. Dimock
Fatalities None
Location Pollock Rip, 3 miles east of Chatham, MA
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C) 13856.2 / 43897.0
Water Depth (feet) 35'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Mostly flattened, partially buried in sand
Diving Considerations Strong current area
Other Information  
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