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Monhegan
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Steamer Monhegan
(Author's collection)Monhegan sank at dock
in 1938 hurricane
(Bill Quinn 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 | Monhegan |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Passenger Steamer |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 128' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1903 at Portland, ME |
| Date of Loss | September 21, 1938 |
| Reason for Loss | Sank at Providence dock in hurricane, later towed to Prudence Island and abandoned. |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Just off east shore of Prudence Island, Narragansett Bay, RI. Wreck is located 150 yards north of the Sandy Point lighthouse. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-36-23N / 71-18-11W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 5' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Remains of hull mostly buried in sand |
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| Other Information | |
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