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Annie C. Maguire
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Annie C. Maguire
on rocks at Portland Head
(Paul Sherman 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 | Annie C. Maguire |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | 3-Masted Bark |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 188' / / |
| Tonnage | 1,363 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Miscellaneous freight |
| Built | 1853 |
| Date of Loss | December 24, 1886 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran on rocks in storm |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Cape Elizabeth, ME; 100 yards off Portland Head Light |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 30' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 5 - 30' |
| Wreck Condition | Only small objects remain - wedged between rocks |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area |
| Other Information | Boat access only; divers cannot enter water from shore. |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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