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Royal Tar
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Royal Tar
(Peabody Essex Museum)
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 | Royal Tar |
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| Vessel Type | Coastal Steamer |
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| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 160' / 24' / |
| Tonnage | 400 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
| Cargo | Passengers & circus animals |
| Built | 1836 at Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Date of Loss | October 25, 1836 |
| Reason for Loss | Fire on board |
| Fatalities | 32 (approximately 70 survived) |
| Location | Vessel caught fire east of Vinalhaven Island (Penobscot Bay) and later drifted off and sank |
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