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USS Nezinscot

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 Tug Nezinscot

Nezinscot sinking report
from the Boston Globe
(Boston Globe archives)

 Tug Nezinscot
in her better days
(NADE)

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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.

Shipwreck Data

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
Attention Divers
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