John Minturn Wreck

Field Value
John minturn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 1.400 N,74 3.000 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.023330
  • Longitude: -74.050000
Reported Year 1846
Name JOHN MINTURN
Type merchant vessel
Flag US
Length 36.3 m
Width 8.3 m
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cotton, hogsheads, corn, etc
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1846

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN GALE

General Comments

Owner: Elisha Faxon, Year Built: 1841, Where Built: Westerly, RI, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Mystic, CT, Departure Port: New Orleans, LA, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Stark, Passengers: 51, Lives Lost: 39, Cargo Value: $84,000, USLSS Station: Squan #11, Misc Information: 5 passengers lost

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN MINTURN wreck located?

The JOHN MINTURN wreck is located at coordinates 40 1.400 N,74 3.000 W.

When did the JOHN MINTURN sink?

The JOHN MINTURN sank on Feb 14, 1846.

What country did the JOHN MINTURN belong to?

The JOHN MINTURN belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOHN MINTURN carrying?

The JOHN MINTURN was carrying cotton, hogsheads, corn, etc.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN MINTURN?

The JOHN MINTURN had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN MINTURN?

The JOHN MINTURN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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