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Shipwreck Valerie E
side-scan sonar image
Type:
shipwreck, clam dredge
Specs:
( 71 ft ) 3 crew
Sunk:
Thursday January 16, 1992; winter storm - no survivors
Depth:
75 ft

Shipwreck Continent
Type:
shipwreck, freighter, Canada
Built:
1931, Netherlands? as Castor
Specs:
( 211 x 45 ft ) 466 gross tons, 14 crew
Sunk:
Saturday January 10, 1942
collision with Byron D Benson ( 7953 tons) - 1 casualty
GPS:
40°25.662' -73°50.736' (AWOIS 2013)
Depth:
130 ft

Depth:
125 ft

This wreck was formerly thought to be the Yankee. However, the "G&D" was identified as the Yankee, leaving this wreck unidentified. It consists of engine, boilers, driveshaft, and propeller, and is reputed to be a good lobster wreck.


Type:
shipwreck, three-masted schooner, USA
Specs:
( 118 ft )
Sunk:
Monday August 12, 1907
collision with steamer Tennessee- 4 casualties
Depth:
60 ft

wooden ribs and timbers


Shipwreck Pinta
Type:
shipwreck, freighter, Netherlands
Name:
The Pinta was one of three sister ships named for Columbus' original three vessels, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
Built:
1959, Denmark
Specs:
( 194 x 31 ft ) 1000 gross tons, 12 crew
Sunk:
Wednesday May 8, 1963
collision with freighter City of Perth ( 7547 tons) - no casualties
GPS:
40°13.827' -73°50.625' (AWOIS 1988)
Depth:
85 ft, starts at 55 ft

Shinnecock Inlet

The Shinnecock Inlet is located in the Hampton Bays on Long Island. The inlet is one of the only major inlets on the south shore and sees a great deal of boat traffic during the summer months. With that in mind, this inlet also sees a great deal of diver traffic as well.


Shipwreck Ellie B
Type:
shipwreck, clam dredge, USA
Specs:
( 68 ft ) 3 crew
Sunk:
January 17, 1999; ran up on jetty
no casualties
Depth:
15 ft

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