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Moritz sinking report
New York Times - July 1930

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Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name Moritz
Other Names  
Vessel Type Freight Steamer
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 281' / 46' /       (Approximately)
Tonnage 3,500 GRT
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Steam / Screw
Cargo None
Built 1918
Date of Loss July 1, 1930
Reason for Loss Set fire and scuttled
Fatalities None
Location Off Marblehead (MA) - 5 miles east of Halfway Rock
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 42.504261N / 70.65504W (NOAA)
Coordinates (Loran C) 13856.91 / 25774.05 
Water Depth (feet) Approximately 200'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Probably a low profile since she was partially burned before sinking.
Diving Considerations  
Other Information The Moritz was one of numerous wood-hulled freighters built during World War I to accommodate the urgent need for transport vessels. Most of these vessels were cheaply constructed and not intended for long-term use.
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