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HMS Somerset
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1775 Boston Harbor scene
with HMS Somerset at left
Artist: Tim ThompsonExposed ribs of Somerset in 2010 - They usually are buried
(Boston.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 | HMS Somerset |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | British frigate (64-gun) |
| Owner | British Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 160' / 45' / |
| Tonnage | 1,436 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1746 at Chatham, England |
| Date of Loss | November 1, 1778 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck Peaked Hill Bar (sandbar off Cape Cod)) |
| Fatalities | 50-70 men |
| Location | Wreckage buried on beach at Dead Man's Hollow, near Provincetown (Cape Cod), MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Ribs only, usually buried in sand |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | The U.S. Naval Institute's magazine Naval History (August 2010) contained an article on the HMS Somerset. Click here to view it. |
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