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Linda

Shipwreck Linda
Type:
wooden schooner
Specs:
( 244 x 37 ft ) 1677 tons, 12 crew
Sunk:
unknown
Depth:
140 ft

The Charles R. Morse collided with the liner Oregon on March 14, 1886, and was lost with all hands. The true identity of the "Linda" is not known.

Drawing courtesy of Aaron Hirsh

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Dual Wrecks

Shipwreck Rusland
The Rusland, aground, with onlookers.
Type:
Adonis - shipwreck, wood-hulled bark
Rusland - shipwreck, iron-hulled steamer, England
Built:
Adonis - 1853, Germany
Rusland - 1872, Scotland, as Kenilworth
Specs:
Adonis - 550 tons, 12 crew
Rusland - ( 345 x 37 ft ) 2538 gross tons, ~200 passengers & crew
Depth:
25 ft
Sunk:
Adonis - Tuesday March 8, 1859 - ran aground in bad weather, no casualties
Rusland - Saturday March 17, 1877 - ran aground in bad weather, no casualties

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