L And A Babcock (1884) Wreck

Field Value
L and a babcock (1884) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 49.096 N,74 5.296 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.818260
  • Longitude: -74.088260
Reported Year 1884
Name L AND A BABCOCK (1884)
Type schooner
Flag US
Length 36 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 255
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1884

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED

General Comments

Owner: L A Babcock, Year Built: 1866, Where Built: Absecon, NJ, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Absecon, NJ, Departure Port: Philadelphia, PA, Destination Port: Boston, MA, Master: Henry Babcock, Crew: 7, Lives Lost: 5, Ship Value: $8,000, Cargo Value: $2,000, USLSS Station: Forked River, NJ, Misc Information: #14742; Broke up; Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the L AND A BABCOCK (1884) wreck located?

The L AND A BABCOCK (1884) wreck is located at coordinates 39 49.096 N,74 5.296 W.

When did the L AND A BABCOCK (1884) sink?

The L AND A BABCOCK (1884) sank on Jun 25, 1884.

What country did the L AND A BABCOCK (1884) belong to?

The L AND A BABCOCK (1884) belonged to US.

What cargo was the L AND A BABCOCK (1884) carrying?

The L AND A BABCOCK (1884) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the L AND A BABCOCK (1884)?

The L AND A BABCOCK (1884) had a tonnage of 255 tons.

What type of wreck is the L AND A BABCOCK (1884)?

The L AND A BABCOCK (1884) is classified as a schooner.

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