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 L Lee (1898)

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Grounded
DATE: 8/26/1898
SIZE: 83 x 27 x 5.6
MASTER: Gaskill
LOCATION: Absecon bar

SUMMARY:
#106301; Refloated

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

+ Structured Data
Vessel Name: A L Lee (1898)
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Grounded
Incident Type: Grounding
Incident Date: 8/26/1898
Incident Year: 1898
Incident Month: 8
Incident Day: 26
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Absecon bar
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #106301; Refloated
Outcome: Recovered
Homeport: Somers Point, NJ
Vessel Value: $3,000
Vessel Length: 83
Vessel Beam: 27
Vessel Draft: 5.6
Cargo: Bricks
Cargo Value: $500
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built: Mays Landing, NJ
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:87
Net Ton:83
Departure Port: Haverstraw, NY
Destination Port: Atlantic City, NJ
Number of Crew: 6
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved: Absecon & Atlantic City

A L Lee (1902)

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Grounded
DATE: 12/10/1902
SIZE: 83 x 27 x 5.6
MASTER: Gaskill
LOCATION: Absecon bar

SUMMARY:
#106301; Total loss

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

+ Structured Data
Vessel Name: A L Lee (1902)
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Grounded
Incident Type: Grounding
Incident Date: 12/10/1902
Incident Year: 1902
Incident Month: 12
Incident Day: 10
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Absecon bar
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #106301; Total loss
Outcome: Total Loss
Homeport: Somers Point, NJ
Vessel Value: $5,000
Vessel Length: 83
Vessel Beam: 27
Vessel Draft: 5.6
Cargo: Bricks
Cargo Value: $650
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built: Mays Landing, NJ
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:87
Net Ton:83
Departure Port: Haverstraw, NY
Destination Port: Atlantic City, NJ
Number of Crew: 4
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved: Absecon & Atlantic City

A Lincoln

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Damaged in gale
DATE: 10/12/1891
SIZE: 65 x 18.8 x 6.7
MASTER:
LOCATION: Barnegat

SUMMARY:
#472

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

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Vessel Name: A Lincoln
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Damaged in gale
Incident Type: Damaged
Incident Date: 10/12/1891
Incident Year: 1891
Incident Month: 10
Incident Day: 12
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Barnegat
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #472
Outcome:
Homeport: Provincetown, MA
Vessel Value:
Vessel Length: 65
Vessel Beam: 18.8
Vessel Draft: 6.7
Cargo: Fish
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost: 1
Former Name:
Where Built: Essex, MA
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction:
Gross Ton:46.76
Net Ton:44.42
Departure Port:
Destination Port: Fishing trip
Number of Crew: 10
Number of Passengers: 0
Authority Involved:
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