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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 | Mary Arnold |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 70' / / |
| Tonnage | 73 GT |
| Hull Construction | |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1905 at East Boston, MA |
| Date of Loss | November 23, 1940 |
| Reason for Loss | Unknown, sank while towing the dredge Progress |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | 2 miles south of Charlestown (RI) breachway, location marked on NOAA chart as "Wks" |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 14530.2 / 43962.0 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 60' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Described by one diver as "a pile of wreckage" |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | The wreck of the dredge progress is located nearby (see Progress) |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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