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Arcola

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Saint Paul Island

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Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Arcola
Other Names  
Vessel Type British Steamer
Owner W. Gray & Co.
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 314' / 44' / 20'
Tonnage 2,599
Hull Construction  
Propulsion Steam / Screw
Cargo  
Built 1897 by William Thompson & Co., England
Date of Loss July 9, 1908
Reason for Loss  
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Last Trip  
Wreck Location Hay Cove, Saint Paul Island
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