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Steamer Ulysses
at dock
(Paul Sherman collection)

Ulysses wreck report
from the New York Times
January 12, 1878

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 Ulysses
Other Names  
Vessel Type Sidewheel Steamer
Owner Rockland, Mount Desert and Sullivan Line
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Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Steam / Sidewheels
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Built 1864 at Mystic, CT (Maxson, Fish & Co.)
Date of Loss January 11, 1878
Reason for Loss Broke from moorings in gale at night, ran onto rocks and broke up
Fatalities None
Location Rockland (ME) Harbor, South Marine Railway Wharf
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Wreck Condition Probably completely removed
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