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Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name Progress
Other Names  
Vessel Type Dredge
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 110' /  /
Tonnage  
Hull Construction  
Propulsion None
Cargo  
Built  
Date of Loss November 23, 1940
Reason for Loss Foundered while in tow of tug Mary Arnold
Fatalities  
Location 2 miles south of Charlestown ( RI) breachway, location marked on NOAA chart as "Wks"
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C) 14530.0 / 43961.1
Water Depth (feet) 60'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Broken up and scattered
Diving Considerations  
Other Information The wreck of the Mary Arnold is located nearby (see Mary Arnold)
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