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USS Nezinscot
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Nezinscot sinking report
from the Boston Globe
(Boston Globe archives)Tug Nezinscot
in her better days
(NADE)
Engine room scene
on old steam tug
(Steve Lang collection)Old tugs at dock
(Steve Lang 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 | USS Nezinscot |
| Other Names | Built as D.C. Ivans (for Moran & Co.) |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
| Owner | U.S.. Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 85' / 19' / 8' |
| Tonnage | 115 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Anchors & chain cable - loaded on deck |
| Built | Built as D.C. Ivans - 1897 at Philadelphia, PA (Neafie & Levy) |
| Date of Loss | August 11, 1909 |
| Reason for Loss | Capsized in heavy seas - when deck cargo shifted |
| Fatalities | 4 (9 people on board were rescued) |
| Location | Off Rockport, MA - 8 miles 17° T from Straightsmouth Island lighthouse |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Approximately 300' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | |
| Diving Considerations | Very deep dive |
| Other Information | Last
Trip - Portsmouth Navy Yard to Boston Vessel reportedly sank in 3 minutes For more information on the Nezinscot, see NADE's Lookout newsletter - Issue 1- 2009 |
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