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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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