Shipwreck List Archives

About This Archive

This is a collection based on published shipwreck lists or databases documenting maritime accidents and casualties.

How to Use:

  • Search: Enter a vessel name in the console below to find specific reports.

  • Filter: Use the dropdowns to narrow results by Wreck Type (e.g., Stranding, Collision) or Incident Year.

  • Browse: Select a letter from the A-Z Index to view the catalog alphabetically.

This database is a primary source tool for researchers regarding maritime incidents.

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A B Crosby

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Grounded in snowstorm
DATE: 3/12/1888
SIZE: x x
MASTER: Masters
LOCATION: Atlantic Highlands

SUMMARY:
Refloated; Made New York 3/26/1888

REFERENCE:
New Jersey Maritime Museum Shipwreck Database. https://njmaritimemuseum.org/shipwreck-database/

+ Structured Data
Vessel Name: A B Crosby
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Grounded in snowstorm
Incident Type: Grounding
Incident Date: 3/12/1888
Incident Year: 1888
Incident Month: 3
Incident Day: 12
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Atlantic Highlands
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: Refloated; Made New York 3/26/1888
Outcome: Recovered
Homeport: Aspinwall, PA
Vessel Value:
Vessel Length:
Vessel Beam:
Vessel Draft:
Cargo: Coconuts
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction:
Gross Ton:
Net Ton:
Departure Port: Porto Bello, Panama
Destination Port: New York, NY
Number of Crew:
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved:

A B Sherman

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Storm
DATE: 12/8/1886
SIZE: 154.5 x 35.5 x 15.4
MASTER:
LOCATION: Five Fathoms Bank Light

SUMMARY:
#106238

REFERENCE:
New Jersey Maritime Museum Shipwreck Database. https://njmaritimemuseum.org/shipwreck-database/

+ Structured Data
Vessel Name: A B Sherman
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Storm
Incident Type: Damaged
Incident Date: 12/8/1886
Incident Year: 1886
Incident Month: 12
Incident Day: 8
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Five Fathoms Bank Light
Photo Exist: TRUE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #106238
Outcome:
Homeport: Taunton, MA
Vessel Value:
Vessel Length: 154.5
Vessel Beam: 35.5
Vessel Draft: 15.4
Cargo:
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost:
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:612
Net Ton:581
Departure Port: Boston, MA
Destination Port: Baltimore, MD
Number of Crew:
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved:

A B Thompson

VESSEL: Yacht
TYPE: Capsized
DATE: 7/18/1874
SIZE: x x
MASTER: Francis Steelman
LOCATION: Absecon

SUMMARY:

REFERENCE:
New Jersey Maritime Museum Shipwreck Database. https://njmaritimemuseum.org/shipwreck-database/

+ Structured Data
Vessel Name: A B Thompson
Vessel Type: Yacht
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Capsized
Incident Type: Capsized
Incident Date: 7/18/1874
Incident Year: 1874
Incident Month: 7
Incident Day: 18
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Absecon
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes:
Outcome:
Homeport: Atlantic City, NJ
Vessel Value:
Vessel Length:
Vessel Beam:
Vessel Draft:
Cargo:
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost: 5
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction:
Gross Ton:
Net Ton:
Departure Port: Atlantic City, NJ
Destination Port: Atlantic City, NJ
Number of Crew: 1
Number of Passengers: 7
Authority Involved:
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