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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 | City of Richmond |
| Other Names | City of Key West (after rebuilding) |
| Vessel Type | Coastal steamer |
| Owner | Portland, Bangor and Machias Steamboat Co. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 227' / 30' / |
| Tonnage | 875 GT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Sidewheels |
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| Built | 1865 at Athens, NY (Norton & Edmunds) |
| Date of Loss | August 30, 1881 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck ledge in fog and sank |
| Fatalities | None (about 60 passengers and crew were safely offloaded) |
| Location | Penobscot Bay (ME), south ledge of Mark Island |
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| Other Information | The vessel was raised, rebuilt and re-named City of Key West. |
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