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USS Ohio
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USS Ohio
(U. S. Navy)
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 Ohio |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Ship-of-the-Line |
| Owner | United States Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 208' / 53' / |
| Tonnage | 2,757 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1820 at Brooklyn, NY |
| Date of Loss | April 1884 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded while being scrapped |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Off Fanning Point, Greenport, NY |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 20' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Wreck was burned to reduce obstruction. Bottom of hull remains, mostly buried in sand |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | |
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