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Bay State
off Cape Elizabeth, ME

 

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.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Bay State
Other Names  
Vessel Type Passenger Steamer
Owner Portland & Boston Line
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 281' / 42' / 15'
Tonnage 2,262
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Steam / Propellers
Cargo Passengers & Freight
Built 1895 at Bath, ME
Date of Loss September 23, 1916
Reason for Loss Ran aground in fog
Fatalities None
Location Cape Elizabeth, ME, just off McKinney's Point
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Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet)  
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Little wreckage remains
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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