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Lexington
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Lexington ablaze
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of Lexington disasterThe 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 | Lexington |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Passenger steamer |
| Owner | New Jersey Steam Navigation and Transportation Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 205' / 21' / |
| Tonnage | 488 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
| Cargo | Passengers and freight |
| Built | 1835 at New York, NY |
| Date of Loss | January 13, 1840 |
| Reason for Loss | Fire on board |
| Fatalities | Approximately 150 passengers and crew (4 survived) |
| Location | Off Eaton's Neck, Long Island, NY |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 26652.1 / 43962.8 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 70' - 150' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually very poor |
| Wreck Condition | Broken up and scattered |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area; dive at slack tide only |
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