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Port Hunter
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Port Hunter
(Bill Carter 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 | Port Hunter |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Freighter (British) |
| Owner | Commonwealth & Dominion Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 380' / 40' / 25' |
| Tonnage | 4,062 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Prop |
| Cargo | General cargo and war supplies |
| Built | 1906 at Newcastle, England |
| Date of Loss | November 2, 1918 |
| Reason for Loss | Collision in fog with tug Covington |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Hedge Fence Shoal, Vineyard Sound, 1¾ mile NNE of East Chop, Martha's Vineyard, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-29-43N / 70-33-15W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 30 - 70' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 1- - 20' |
| Wreck Condition | Mostly intact, on slope of shoal, bow up, stern down |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area; dive at slack tide only |
| Other Information | Wreck symbol marked on NOAA chart. Covington did not sink. |
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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