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Oakey L. Alexander
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Oakey L. Alexander
off Cape Elizabeth, ME
(U. S. Coast Guard)Breeches buoy rescue
Oakey L. Alexander
(Associated Press)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 | Oakey L. Alexander |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Freighter |
| Owner | Pocahontas Steamship Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 368' / 55/ 30' |
| Tonnage | 5,284 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Coal |
| Built | 1915 at Camden, NJ |
| Date of Loss | March 3, 1947 |
| Reason for Loss | Broke in half in gale - same gale that wrecked the Novadoc |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Stern section located at McKinney's Point, Cape Elizabeth, ME, just off shore. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 20' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 5-30' |
| Wreck Condition | Mostly broken up |
| Diving Considerations | No shore access, divers must access site by boat. |
| Other Information | Bow section has never been found. |
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