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Francis A Perkins

Shipwreck Francis A Perkins
Type:
shipwreck, schooner, pilot boat, USA
Built:
1876, New York, USA
Specs:
( 78 x 20 ft ) 52 tons, 9 crew
Sunk:
Monday January 24, 1887
ran aground - 2 casualties
Depth:
80 ft

This tiny wreck produced a number of fine artifacts when first discovered. I am doubtful of the plotted location since it does not match up with the reported depth. In any case, the vessel must have drifted considerably from where it grounded before finally settling in deep water.

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Hammerhead Shark

Hammerhead Shark

Sphyrna lewini

Size:
to 13 ft

Habitat:
coastal waters

Notes:
dangerous

Hammerhead Shark

Sharks such as the Hammerhead, that have their eyes positioned on lateral extensions of their heads belong to the family Sphyrnidae. ( Sphyrna is Greek for hammer. ) Four species occur in the region:

  • Scalloped Hammerhead Sphyrna lewini - most common
  • Smooth Hammerhead, Sphyrna zygaena - most northerly
  • Great Hammerhead, Sphyrna mokarran - largest, mainly tropical
  • Bonnethead, Sphyrna tiburo - smallest

More: Hammerhead Shark ...

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