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Republic
in her better days
(Courtesy rms-republic.com)White Star Line
1906 newspaper ad
(Courtesy rms-republic.com)
Marconi wireless report
New York times - 1/24/09
(Author's collection)Lifeboat being lowered
as Republic sinks
(Courtesy rms-republic.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.
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| Vessel Name | Republic |
| Other Names | Former name Columbus |
| Vessel Type | Passenger Liner (British) |
| Owner | White Star Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 570' / 68' /24' |
| Tonnage | 15,000 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Miscellaneous cargo and rumored gold |
| Built | 1903 at Belfast, Ireland |
| Date of Loss | January 24, 1909 |
| Reason for Loss | Collision in fog with steamer Florida |
| Fatalities | 6 (3 on Republic and 3 on Florida) |
| Location | 50 miles south of Nantucket, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 40-26-00N / 69-46-00W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 14073.1 / 43453.4 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 230-270' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Upright and partially intact |
| Diving Considerations | Too deep for recreational diving |
| Other Information | The Republic reportedly carried a valuable cargo of gold bars and coins. A salvage-rights dispute is currently tied up in U.S. courts. For more information on the Republic, go to rms-republic.com. |
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