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Lightship LV-58
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LV-58 sinking incident
New Yort Times report
(Author's collection)Lightship LV-58 at dock
in Philadelphia
(U.S. Coast Guard photo)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 | Lightship LV-58 |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Relief Lightship |
| Owner | U.S. Government |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 121' / 24' / 12' |
| Tonnage | 449 |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam screw; also rigged for sails |
| Cargo | None |
| Built | 1894 at Toledo, OH |
| Date of Loss | December 11, 1905 |
| Reason for Loss | Sprang a leak and sank while being towed into port |
| Fatalities | None (13 crewmen rescued) |
| Location | South of Nantucket Island, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Probably about 150' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Unknown; probably somewhat intact |
| Diving Considerations | A deep dive and strong current area |
| Other Information | The U.S. Coast Guard has a Web page with details on the LV-58. Here's the link. As far as we know, the LV-58 wreck has never been found. |
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