Pliny Wreck

Field Value
Pliny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 14.167 N,73 59.500 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.236110
  • Longitude: -73.991660
Reported Year 1882
Name PLINY
Type sailing vessel
Flag England
Length 87.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1671
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coffee, hides, etc
Date Sunk May 12, 1882

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED

General Comments

Owner: Liverpool, Brazil, River Platt SS Co, Year Built: 1878, Where Built: Barrow, England, Construction: Iron, Home Port: Liverpool, England, Departure Port: Rio de Janiero, Brazil, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Robert Mitchell, Crew: 36, Passengers: 25, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $200,000, Cargo Value: $258,000, USLSS Station: Long Branch #5, Shark River #7, Misc Information: #1327; Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the PLINY wreck located?

The PLINY wreck is located at coordinates 40 14.167 N,73 59.500 W.

When did the PLINY sink?

The PLINY sank on May 12, 1882.

What country did the PLINY belong to?

The PLINY belonged to England.

What cargo was the PLINY carrying?

The PLINY was carrying coffee, hides, etc.

What was the tonnage of the PLINY?

The PLINY had a tonnage of 1671 tons.

What type of wreck is the PLINY?

The PLINY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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