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Larchmont
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Steamer Larchmont
(Yankee Magazine)New York Times headline
on Larchmont disaster
(Author's 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 | Larchmont |
| Other Names | Original name Cumberland |
| Vessel Type | Passenger steamer |
| Owner | Joy Steamship Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 252' / 37' / 14' |
| Tonnage | 1,605 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
| Cargo | Passengers and freight |
| Built | 1885 at Bath, ME |
| Date of Loss | February 11, 1907 |
| Reason for Loss | Rammed in blizzard by schooner Harry P. Knowlton |
| Fatalities | Approximately 200 |
| Location | 3 miles southeast of Watch Hill, RI |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-16-00 N / 71-49-18 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 25998.1 / 43949.0 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 120' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Broken up |
| Diving Considerations | A dark dive with many fishnets on wreck |
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