Western World Wreck

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Western world Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 9.000 N,74 0.934 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.150000
  • Longitude: -74.015570
Reported Year 1853
Name WESTERN WORLD
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 55.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1354
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo china, cowboy spurs, misc
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1853

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED IN GALE

General Comments

Owner: D & A Kingsland, Year Built: 1845, Where Built: Portsmouth, NH, Construction: Wood, Home Port: New York, NY, Departure Port: Liverpool, England, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: John G Moses, Passengers: 600, Lives Lost: 0

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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN WORLD wreck located?

The WESTERN WORLD wreck is located at coordinates 40 9.000 N,74 0.934 W.

When did the WESTERN WORLD sink?

The WESTERN WORLD sank on Oct 21, 1853.

What country did the WESTERN WORLD belong to?

The WESTERN WORLD belonged to US.

What cargo was the WESTERN WORLD carrying?

The WESTERN WORLD was carrying china, cowboy spurs, misc.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN WORLD?

The WESTERN WORLD had a tonnage of 1354 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN WORLD?

The WESTERN WORLD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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