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Nancy
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Schooner Nancy on
Nantasket beach in 1927
(Paul Sherman collection)Nancy - still on beach
many years later
(Paul Sherman 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 | Nancy |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 5-Masted Schooner |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 259' / 44' / 22' |
| Tonnage | 2,117 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Light |
| Built | 1918 at Portland, OR |
| Date of Loss | February 20, 1927 |
| Reason for Loss | Dragged anchor onto beach in storm |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Only the keel remains - buried under the sand |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | The Nancy remained on Nantasket Beach for years and became a major tourist attraction. Eventually the hull was burned and the keel disappeared under the sand. |
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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