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 E Douglass

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Foundered
DATE: 6/4/1862
SIZE: x x 9
MASTER: Coleman
LOCATION: Barnegat N 8 mi

SUMMARY:

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

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Vessel Name: A E Douglass
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Foundered
Incident Type: Sank
Incident Date: 6/4/1862
Incident Year: 1862
Incident Month: 6
Incident Day: 4
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Barnegat N 8 mi
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes:
Outcome:
Homeport: Middletown, CT
Vessel Value:
Vessel Length:
Vessel Beam:
Vessel Draft: 9
Cargo: Coal
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost: 5
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:
Net Ton:150
Departure Port: Philadelphia, PA
Destination Port: Boston, MA
Number of Crew: 3
Number of Passengers: 3
Authority Involved:

A F Baillie

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Storm
DATE: 11/17/1875
SIZE: x x
MASTER: Charles Harkin
LOCATION: Carters Bar, VA

SUMMARY:
#105159

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

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Vessel Name: A F Baillie
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Storm
Incident Type: Damaged
Incident Date: 11/17/1875
Incident Year: 1875
Incident Month: 11
Incident Day: 17
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Carters Bar, VA
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #105159
Outcome:
Homeport: Tuckerton, NJ
Vessel Value: $13,000
Vessel Length:
Vessel Beam:
Vessel Draft:
Cargo: Coal
Cargo Value: $1,400
Lives Lost:
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:
Net Ton:284
Departure Port: Baltimore, MD
Destination Port: Boston, MA
Number of Crew: 6
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved:

A F Crockett

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Stranded
DATE: 5/21/1894
SIZE: 141 x 31 x 1
MASTER: Thorndike
LOCATION: Harvey Cedars NE .5 mi

SUMMARY:
#106034; Total loss

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

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Vessel Name: A F Crockett
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Stranded
Incident Type: Grounding
Incident Date: 5/21/1894
Incident Year: 1894
Incident Month: 5
Incident Day: 21
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Harvey Cedars NE .5 mi
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #106034; Total loss
Outcome: Total Loss
Homeport: Rockland, ME
Vessel Value: $16,000
Vessel Length: 141
Vessel Beam: 31
Vessel Draft: 1
Cargo: Lumber
Cargo Value: $7,000
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built: Bath, ME
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:434
Net Ton:412
Departure Port: Brunswick, GA
Destination Port: New York, NY
Number of Crew: 7
Number of Passengers: 0
Authority Involved: Harvey Cedars
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