Samuel Willets Wreck

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Samuel willets Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 59.244 N,74 3.421 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.987400
  • Longitude: -74.057020
Reported Year 1857
Name SAMUEL WILLETS
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1386
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo 4 ponies
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1857

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED

General Comments

Owner: Tapscott's Line, Year Built: 1854, Where Built: Mystic, CT, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Mystic, CT, Departure Port: Liverpool, England, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Eliliu Spicer, Jr, Crew: 16, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $80,000, USLSS Station: Chadwick #12, Misc Information: Cargo saved; ship lost

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FAQ

Where is the SAMUEL WILLETS wreck located?

The SAMUEL WILLETS wreck is located at coordinates 39 59.244 N,74 3.421 W.

When did the SAMUEL WILLETS sink?

The SAMUEL WILLETS sank on Jul 1, 1857.

What country did the SAMUEL WILLETS belong to?

The SAMUEL WILLETS belonged to US.

What cargo was the SAMUEL WILLETS carrying?

The SAMUEL WILLETS was carrying 4 ponies.

What was the tonnage of the SAMUEL WILLETS?

The SAMUEL WILLETS had a tonnage of 1386 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMUEL WILLETS?

The SAMUEL WILLETS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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