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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 | Southland |
| Other Names | Built as Sarah Weems |
| Vessel Type | Passenger / Freight Steamer |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 205' / / |
| Tonnage | 1,521 GT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1917 at Solomons, MD |
| Date of Loss | December 2, 1930 |
| Reason for Loss | Burned and scuttled |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Off Scituate, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 160' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Hull mostly collapsed, large boiler and steam engine remain |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | For
more information on the Southland, see http://northernatlanticdive.com/shipwrecks/southland/southland.htm |
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