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Steamer Van (BostonDeepWrecks.com) |
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Steamer Van (BostonDeepWrecks.com) |
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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 | Van |
| Other Names | Built as Manteo |
| Vessel Type | Coastal Freight Steamer |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 190' / 26' / |
| Tonnage | 710 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1887 at Wi9lmington, DE (Pusey & Jones) |
| Date of Loss | 1935 |
| Reason for Loss | Scuttled |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Off Boston, MA - 10 miles east of Nahant |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 300' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Upright - hull mostly buried - superstructure removed |
| Diving Considerations | A deep, dark and dangerous dive - for tech divers only |
| Other Information | AWOIS
#2126 For more information on the Van, see BostonDeepWrecks.com |
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