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USS Yankee
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USS Yankee
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(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 | USS Yankee |
| Other Names | Built as passenger steamer El Norte |
| Vessel Type | Auxiliary Cruiser |
| Owner | United States Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 406' / 48' / 21' |
| Tonnage | 6,225 |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Propellers |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1892 at Newport News, VA |
| Date of Loss | December 5, 1908 |
| Reason for Loss | Damaged by grounding, sank while in tow to port |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | 5 miles south of hurricane gate, New Bedford, MA; 3/4 mi SSE of Phinney Rock |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-32-30 N / 70-52-40 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 14205.6 / 43975.9 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 55' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor; 2 - 10' |
| Wreck Condition | Huge wreck, mostly broken up |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area |
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