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Joseph S. Zeman

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Joseph S. Zeman
in the builder's yard
(Maine Maritime Museum)

 

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 Joseph S. Zeman
Other Names  
Vessel Type 5-Masted Schooner
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 253' / 43' / 23'
Tonnage 1,956
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Sails
Cargo Coal
Built 1919 at Bath, ME
Date of Loss February 3, 1922
Reason for Loss Grounded on ledge and broke up
Fatalities None
Location Metinic Island Ledge, off Metinic Island, ME
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 43-53.76 N / 069-10-00 W 
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 50' Maximum
Typical Visibility (feet) 10 - 20'
Wreck Condition Completely broken up, scattered wreckage on west side of ledge
Diving Considerations Moderate current area
Other Information  
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