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Sagamore

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Freighter Sagamore
off Prout's Neck, ME

 

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 Sagamore
Other Names  
Vessel Type Freighter
Owner Eastern Steamship Company
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 251' /  /
Tonnage 2,592
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Steam / Propellers
Cargo  
Built 1920 at Lorain, OH
Date of Loss January 14, 1934
Reason for Loss Struck Corwin Rock in storm
Fatalities None
Location Prout's Neck, Scarborough, ME, 300 yards off south end of Jordan's Beach.
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 40 - 50'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition  
Diving Considerations Strong current area
Other Information  
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