Tropic Wreck

Field Value
Tropic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 35.773 N,74 12.650 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.596210
  • Longitude: -74.210830
Reported Year 1880
Name TROPIC
Type brigantine
Length 27.7 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 157
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo logwood
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1880

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED

General Comments

Owner: Joseph Potter, Year Built: 1870, Where Built: Church Point, NS, Home Port: Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Departure Port: Miragoane, Haiti, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Potter, Crew: 7, Lives Lost: 7, Ship Value: $8,000, Cargo Value: $4,000, USLSS Station: Long Beach #21, Misc Information: Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the TROPIC wreck located?

The TROPIC wreck is located at coordinates 39 35.773 N,74 12.650 W.

When did the TROPIC sink?

The TROPIC sank on Mar 15, 1880.

What cargo was the TROPIC carrying?

The TROPIC was carrying logwood.

What was the tonnage of the TROPIC?

The TROPIC had a tonnage of 157 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROPIC?

The TROPIC is classified as a brigantine.

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