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Wanderer
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Bark Wanderer
ashore on Cuttyhunk
(Author's collection)Wanderer headline
The Boston Globe
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Wanderer and crew members
(Author's collection)New York Times report
on the Wanderer wreck
(Author's 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.
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| Vessel Name | Wanderer |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Whaling Bark |
| Owner | Gifford & Cummings |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 116' / 28' / 16' |
| Tonnage | 303 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1878 at Mattapoisett, MA |
| Date of Loss | August 26, 1924 |
| Reason for Loss | Dragged anchor onto rocks in storm |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | West side of Cuttyhunk Island, MA, just off shore |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-25-18N / 70-56-36W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 20' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Completely broken up, but small artifacts remain wedged between the rocks |
| Diving Considerations | An easy dive |
| Other Information | |
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