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 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:

A C Austin

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Grounded
DATE: 2/1868
SIZE: x x
MASTER:
LOCATION: Sandy Hook Romer Shoal

SUMMARY:

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

+ Structured Data
Vessel Name: A C Austin
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Grounded
Incident Type: Grounding
Incident Date: 2/1868
Incident Year: 1868
Incident Month: 2
Incident Day:
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Sandy Hook Romer Shoal
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes:
Outcome:
Homeport:
Vessel Value: $30,000
Vessel Length:
Vessel Beam:
Vessel Draft:
Cargo: Coal
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost:
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:
Net Ton:
Departure Port:
Destination Port:
Number of Crew:
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved:

A D Scull

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Grounded
DATE: 4/18/1880
SIZE: x x
MASTER: Frambus
LOCATION: Townsends Inlet

SUMMARY:
#501; Refloated

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

+ Structured Data
Vessel Name: A D Scull
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Grounded
Incident Type: Grounding
Incident Date: 4/18/1880
Incident Year: 1880
Incident Month: 4
Incident Day: 18
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Townsends Inlet
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #501; Refloated
Outcome: Recovered
Homeport: Great Egg Harbor
Vessel Value: $8,000
Vessel Length:
Vessel Beam:
Vessel Draft:
Cargo: Barrels
Cargo Value: $1,000
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:395
Net Ton:375
Departure Port: Fall River, MA
Destination Port: New Castle, DE
Number of Crew: 7
Number of Passengers: 0
Authority Involved: #34 Townsend’s Inlet
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