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Steamer Thames
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(New York Times)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 | Thames |
| Other Names | Built as City of Gloucester |
| Vessel Type | Freight steamer |
| Owner | Thames River Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 142' / 28' 11' |
| Tonnage | 560 GT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | General cargo |
| Built | 1883 at Brooklyn, NY |
| Date of Loss | April 24, 1930 |
| Reason for Loss | Fire on board |
| Fatalities | 16 crewmen (10 survived) |
| Location | Captain's Island, off Norwalk, CT. Vessel was beached and burned to the waterline. |
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| Other Information | Crew abandoned the ship in 2 lifeboats. Both boats were soon swamped in heavy seas. |
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