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Spartan

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Spartan on rocks
(John Stanford collection)

 

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 Spartan
Other Names  
Vessel Type Freighter
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 222' / 37' / 16'
Tonnage 1,596
Hull Construction Iron
Propulsion  
Cargo General cargo
Built 1883 at Wilmington, DE
Date of Loss March 19, 1905
Reason for Loss Ran aground in fog
Fatalities None
Location Just off east shore of Block Island, RI - on rocky reef just south of Old Harbor Point.
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 41-09.680 N / 71-32.566 W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 15'
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Only scattered wreckage remains
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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