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Silvia
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Silvia wreck report
(Boston Globe archives)Picture of Silvia on
Sow and Pigs Reef
(Boston Globe Archives)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 | Silvia |
| Other Names | Original name - Baghdadi |
| Vessel Type | Freighter |
| Owner | Red Cross Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 255' / 35' / 17' |
| Tonnage | 1,704 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Passengers & General Cargo |
| Built | 1885 as Baghdadi at Newcastle, England (Wigham Richardson & Co.) |
| Date of Loss | March 14, 1908 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran on reef in gale at night |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Off Cuttyhunk, MA - East side of Sow & Pigs Reef |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-23-58 N / 70-57-55 W |
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| Other Information | Last Trip - New York to St. Johns, Newfoundland |
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