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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 | Nancy |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Privateer Brig |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | 1790 |
| Reason for Loss | Probably scuttled to avoid being captured by British. |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Off Cape Elizabeth, ME, approximately 150' north of Portland Head lighthouse. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 10 - 40' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 5 - 15' |
| Wreck Condition | Only rusted iron cannons remain in shallow water. |
| Diving Considerations | Shore access is not permitted. Divers must access the site by boat. |
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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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