Where is the UNDERWRITER wreck located?

The UNDERWRITER wreck is located at coordinates 40 1.700 N,74 3.000 W.

When did the UNDERWRITER sink?

The UNDERWRITER sank on Apr 17, 1854.

What country did the UNDERWRITER belong to?

The UNDERWRITER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the UNDERWRITER?

The UNDERWRITER had a tonnage of 1168 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNDERWRITER?

The UNDERWRITER is classified as a transport vessel.

Underwriter Wreck

Field	Value
Underwriter Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	40 1.700 N,74 3.000 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 40.028330 Longitude: -74.050000
Reported Year	1854
Name	UNDERWRITER
Type	transport vessel
Flag	US
Length	31.4 m
Width	11.3 m
Draught	9.3
Tonnage	1168
Tonnage Type	gross
Date Sunk	Apr 17, 1854

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN STORM

General Comments

Owner: Kermit &Carew, Year Built: 1850, Where Built: New York, NY, Construction: Wood, Home Port: New York, NY, Departure Port: Liverpool, England, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Bird, Passengers: 640, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $85,000, Cargo Value: $150,000, Misc Information: Refloated

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