Commonwealth (1889) Wreck

Field Value
Commonwealth (1889) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 7.400 N,74 41.750 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.123330
  • Longitude: -74.695830
Reported Year 1889
Name COMMONWEALTH (1889)
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 43.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1889

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED

General Comments

Owner: George J Mercer, Year Built: 1880, Where Built: Camden, NJ, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Philadelphia, PA, Departure Port: New York, NY, Destination Port: Philadelphia, PA, Master: W S Willets, Crew: 11, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $20,000, Cargo Value: $14,500, USLSS Station: Townsends Inlet, Misc Information: #125792; Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the COMMONWEALTH (1889) wreck located?

The COMMONWEALTH (1889) wreck is located at coordinates 39 7.400 N,74 41.750 W.

When did the COMMONWEALTH (1889) sink?

The COMMONWEALTH (1889) sank on Dec 28, 1889.

What country did the COMMONWEALTH (1889) belong to?

The COMMONWEALTH (1889) belonged to US.

What cargo was the COMMONWEALTH (1889) carrying?

The COMMONWEALTH (1889) was carrying general.

What was the tonnage of the COMMONWEALTH (1889)?

The COMMONWEALTH (1889) had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMMONWEALTH (1889)?

The COMMONWEALTH (1889) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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