W J Stairs Wreck

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W j stairs Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 17.333 N,73 58.333 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.288880
  • Longitude: -73.972220
Reported Year 1882
Name W J STAIRS
Type barque
Flag England
Length 57.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1062
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1882

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED

General Comments

Owner: Alex Roy, Year Built: 1879, Where Built: Maitland, NS, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Maitland, NS, Departure Port: Liverpool, England, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Kenneth McKenzie, Crew: 14, Lives Lost: 1, Ship Value: $30,000, Cargo Value: $7,000, USLSS Station: Long Beach #21, Misc Information: Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the W J STAIRS wreck located?

The W J STAIRS wreck is located at coordinates 40 17.333 N,73 58.333 W.

When did the W J STAIRS sink?

The W J STAIRS sank on Mar 1, 1882.

What country did the W J STAIRS belong to?

The W J STAIRS belonged to England.

What cargo was the W J STAIRS carrying?

The W J STAIRS was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the W J STAIRS?

The W J STAIRS had a tonnage of 1062 tons.

What type of wreck is the W J STAIRS?

The W J STAIRS is classified as a barque.

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