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Lighter Reliance
(northernatlanticdive.com)

 


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 Reliance
Other Names  
Vessel Type Lighter (harbor work boat)
Owner Boston Sand & Gravel Co.
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 109' x 30' /
Tonnage 251 G.T.
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Steam / Screw - Converted to an unpowered barge in 1921
Cargo  
Built 1903 at Bath, Maine
Date of Loss August 3, 1933
Reason for Loss Scuttled
Fatalities None
Location Off Boston, MA - 5 Miles East of Graves Light
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 42-22.212 N / 070-45.950 W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 120'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Upright and Partially Intact
Diving Considerations  
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