Grecian (1/2)
- Type:
- shipwreck, freighter, USA
- Built:
- 1899, Harlan & Hollingsworth, Wilmington DE USA
- Specs:
- ( 263 x 29 ft ) 2825 tons, 34 crew
- Sunk:
- Friday May 27, 1932
collision with SS City of Chattanooga - 4 casualties - Depth:
- 95 ft
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