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Report on Velma
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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 | Velma |
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| Vessel Type | American Schooner |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 81' / 25' / |
| Tonnage | 96 GT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1869 at Addison, ME |
| Date of Loss | October 17, 1900 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran on ledge in storm |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality, 3 crewmen survived in a terrible ordeal |
| Location | Cross Jack Ledge (part of the Murr Ledges), off the south side of Grand Manan |
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| Wreck Condition | Probably completely gone |
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| Other Information | Survivors were marooned for forty-four hours before being rescued (see report above) |
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