Shipwreck List Archives

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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 M C Smith

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Stranded
DATE: 10/13/1876
SIZE: x x
MASTER: A W Rogers
LOCATION: Green Island LSS N .25 mi

SUMMARY:
#1711; Most reports say total loss

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

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Vessel Name: A M C Smith
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Stranded
Incident Type: Grounding
Incident Date: 10/13/1876
Incident Year: 1876
Incident Month: 10
Incident Day: 13
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Green Island LSS N .25 mi
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner:
Notes: #1711; Most reports say total loss
Outcome: Unknown
Homeport: New London, CT
Vessel Value: $4,000
Vessel Length:
Vessel Beam:
Vessel Draft:
Cargo: None
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built:
Latitude: 39.98525
Longitude: -74.06100
Vessel Construction:
Gross Ton:44.55
Net Ton:
Departure Port: New York, NY
Destination Port: Fishing trip
Number of Crew: 8
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved: Green Island #12

A M Lee

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Dismasted in storm
DATE: 10/12/1885
SIZE: 108.9 x 29 x 9.1
MASTER: Plummer
LOCATION: Highlands SE .5 mi

SUMMARY:
#503; Sank while in tow

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

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Vessel Name: A M Lee
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Dismasted in storm
Incident Type: Damaged
Incident Date: 10/12/1885
Incident Year: 1885
Incident Month: 10
Incident Day: 12
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Highlands SE .5 mi
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner: G H Newhall
Notes: #503; Sank while in tow
Outcome: Total Loss
Homeport: Provincetown, MA
Vessel Value:
Vessel Length: 108.9
Vessel Beam: 29
Vessel Draft: 9.1
Cargo: Coal
Cargo Value:
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built: Tuckahoe, NJ
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:267.58
Net Ton:254.21
Departure Port: Philadelphia, PA
Destination Port: Bridgeport, CT
Number of Crew: 4
Number of Passengers:
Authority Involved:

A P Nowell

VESSEL: Schooner
TYPE: Collision w/ “Josephine”
DATE: 8/3/1886
SIZE: 116 x 30.8 x 9
MASTER: James C Crowell
LOCATION: Cape May

SUMMARY:
#105412; Partial loss; Towed to NY

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

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Vessel Name: A P Nowell
Vessel Type: Schooner
Country or Flag:
Wreck Type: Collision w/ “Josephine”
Incident Type: Collision
Incident Date: 8/3/1886
Incident Year: 1886
Incident Month: 8
Incident Day: 3
Location – By Water: Atlantic Ocean
Location – By Land: Cape May
Photo Exist: FALSE
Vessel Owner: Thomas Winsmore
Notes: #105412; Partial loss; Towed to NY
Outcome: Recovered
Homeport: Philadelphia, PA
Vessel Value: $10,000
Vessel Length: 116
Vessel Beam: 30.8
Vessel Draft: 9
Cargo: 388 ton coal
Cargo Value: $1,000
Lives Lost: 0
Former Name:
Where Built: Milton, DE
Latitude:
Longitude:
Vessel Construction: Wood
Gross Ton:241.11
Net Ton:
Departure Port: Philadelphia, PA
Destination Port: Lynn, MA
Number of Crew: 5
Number of Passengers: 1
Authority Involved:
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