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Washington B. Thomas
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Washington B. Thomas
on launch day
(Paul Sherman Collection)Washington B. Thomas
off Stratton Island
(Scarborough Hist. Soc.)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 | Washington B. Thomas |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 5-Masted Schooner |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 287' / 49' / 23' |
| Tonnage | 2,638 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Coal |
| Built | 1903 at Thomaston, ME |
| Date of Loss | June 12, 1903 (only2 months after she was launched) |
| Reason for Loss | Dragged anchor onto reef in gale |
| Fatalities | 1 (Captain's wife) |
| Location | Saco Bay, off east side of Stratton Island, just off shore |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 43-30-12.30 N / 070-18-22.17 W (NOAA AWOIS) |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Shallow |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | |
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