The Wreck Files

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160 reports online.

Casualty reports
DateVesselOfficial No.StampsLocalityCauseForm
n.d.Pioneer · Gas Screw208566PACIFICTOTAL LOSSFOUNDERINGMetlakatla, Alaska—Report of Casualty
13 Jun 1919Gogebic · Str
Needs review
85937LAKESSTRANDINGLake Superior Deadmans Rock Thunder Bay Ontario. Struck rock.account of fog drifted off course on account of tideReport of Casualty
1 Jul 1919Angeline & Louise · Gas213992ATLANTICTOTAL LOSSOTHER CAUSESIn Provincetown, Harbor.Unknown, supposed back fire of the engine.Wreck Report
2 Jul 1919DOLPHIN · Str86299LOSS OF LIFERIVERSKilled in crak pit at Arch St Wharf.Not knownReport of Casualty
26 Jul 1919Rebecca M. Wood. · Gs Sch.
Needs review
110727ATLANTICSTRANDINGEast side of Jones Inlet Bar Long Island N.Y.Mistook channel bouysWreck Report
4 Jul 1919W.D.HOSSACK · Schr2933—Pensacola bearing N, 1/4 E. 25 milesStrong Tropical StormReport of Casualty
4 Jul 1919W. D Hossack · Schr2935—Pensacola Bearing N. 3/4 E. 25 milesStrong Tropical StormReport of Casualty
6 Jul 1919JOHN EXTON JR · Ga. s.202050OTHER CAUSESRIVERSSalem NJ. Anchored in riverHigh windReport of Casualty
6 Jul 1919Edmund F Black · Gar
Needs review
206388AT SEATOTAL LOSSCOLLISION60 miles south East of Cape Cod Magunbook Long Beach Fog Collision Fog Magunbook Long Beach Fog Collision Fog Collision Fog Collision Fog Collision Fog Collision Fog Collision Fog Collision Fog Collis…FogReport of Casualty
6 Jul 1919Delaware · Ferry Steamer234RIVERSCOLLISIONOpposite Catherine St., Philada"Delaware" in crossing bow of "Philadelphia", side swiped her bow.Report of Casualty
1 Jul 1919Topsail Girl · Gas
Needs review
206144ATLANTICCOLLISIONBetween Spring Point + Bug light Portland Harbor, Me.Str blowing the wrong signalsReport of Casualty
24 May 1919Virginia · Steamer202467—Near Smith's Point, Chesapeake Bay,UnknownReport of Casualty
28 Mar 1919AUGUSTINE · Tug204906ATLANTICSTRANDINGLewes, Delaware, inside BreakwaterDragged anchor in galeReport of Casualty
27 Apr 1919Detroit · Schooner barge211920ATLANTICTOTAL LOSSCOLLISIONSouth Pass Mississippi RiverS.S. Augusta in backing away from collision with French Schooner collided with Detroit sinking her.Report of Casualty
n.d.Alpha · ga.s.209042PACIFICOTHER CAUSESAt point north Alaska Sea Food cannerySevere stormReport of Casualty
19 Jul 1919Paul and Willie · Schd150331COLLISIONRIVERSOn Sacramento River above Middle Pin Calunknown to meReport of Casualty
8 Jul 1919SAnta Cristina · Gas215329TOTAL LOSSAT SEAOTHER CAUSES25 Mi, off Key West , Fla.Explosion of Alcohol priming can setting fire to vesselReport of Casualty
25 Jul 1919M.S.Lewis · Gasc auy93227LOSS OF LIFEATLANTIC3 Miles South of Stratford LightUnknownReport of Casualty
24 Jul 1919Mecoc · Steam Screw155401LAKESSTRANDINGNorth of B&O dock, toledoMisjudging distance off dockReport of Casualty
11 Jul 1919MORENGEN · Ga. s.
Needs review
212011PACIFICSTRANDINGBetween Olga Strait & White-stone Narrows.Miscalculation by pilot.Report of Casualty
18 Jul 1919Erin · Unrigged, Barge164157—Mouth of River Rouge (Detroit River)Steamer Shaughnessy's stern extended into the Detroit River too far. Wind and current carried scow into her rudder.Report of Casualty
19 Jul 1919Capital City · Str208044PACIFICCOLLISIONNear Middle point, Suisun Bay, CalNo lights observed on SchoonerReport of Casualty
23 Jul 1919Nantucket · Steam Ship
Needs review
130815COLLISIONATLANTICSewell Pt. gas buoy (Hampton Roads Va)Nordland crossed my whistlesWreck Report
19 Jul 1919Blakeley · S.S.
Needs review
218285PACIFICSTRANDINGLedge on E. side Wa-addah Isld 1 1/2 from Neah Bay, Strait of Juan de Fuca Wa-addah Island Ledge on E. side 1 1/2 from Neah Bay Strait of Juan de FucaFog, Set of Current & Deviation of Compass & defective steam whistleReport of Casualty
11 Jul 1919Hicera · Cruiser
Needs review
213240PACIFICTOTAL LOSSOTHER CAUSESAbout 800 ft. from Blake Island Admiralty Inlet (?) Wash (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?)…They also <a href="https://cardgames.io/">provide regular social interaction</a>, which limits feelings of isolation and boosts well-being through community bonding. Studies show social card games can reduce anxiety and provide a safe space to destress.Report of Casualty