Powhatan (1854) Wreck

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Powhatan (1854) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 39.580 N,74 9.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.659670
  • Longitude: -74.163050
Reported Year 1854
Name POWHATAN (1854)
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 40.5 m
Width 9.7 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general from france and germany
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1854

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN BLINDING SNOWSTORM

General Comments

AKA: Powhattan, Owner: William Graham, Year Built: 1837, Where Built: Baltimore, MD, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Baltimore, MD, Departure Port: Havre, France, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: James Meyers, Crew: 29, Passengers: 311, Lives Lost: 340, Ship Value: $18,000, Misc Information: Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the POWHATAN (1854) wreck located?

The POWHATAN (1854) wreck is located at coordinates 39 39.580 N,74 9.783 W.

When did the POWHATAN (1854) sink?

The POWHATAN (1854) sank on Apr 15, 1854.

What country did the POWHATAN (1854) belong to?

The POWHATAN (1854) belonged to US.

What cargo was the POWHATAN (1854) carrying?

The POWHATAN (1854) was carrying general from france and germany.

What was the tonnage of the POWHATAN (1854)?

The POWHATAN (1854) had a tonnage of 598 tons.

What type of wreck is the POWHATAN (1854)?

The POWHATAN (1854) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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