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St. Cuthbert

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Rescue in storm, similar to
the St. Cuthbert rescue
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First report on disaster
N.Y. Times - 04 Feb 1908
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Follow-up report
N.Y. Times - 05 Feb 1908
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Follow-up report
N.Y. Times - 06 Feb 1908
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Phoenix Line advertisement
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The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.

Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name St. Cuthbert
Other Names  
Vessel Type British freighter
Owner Rankin, Gilmour & Co. (The Phoenix Line)
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 410'  / 51'  / 
Tonnage 4,954
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Steam / Screw
Cargo General Cargo
Built 1895 at Newcastle, UK (Swan & Hunter)
Date of Loss February 4, 1908
Reason for Loss Caught fire at sea, burned for several days and finally sank
Fatalities 14 (39 crewmen were rescued)
Last Trip Antwerp to New York
Wreck Location 200 miles off Cape Sable
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) Probably very deep
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Probably never found
Diving Considerations  
Other Information The St. Cuthbert caught fire at sea and burned for several days. The White Star Line steamer Cymric came upon the burning vessel in a blinding snowstorm. Another British ship, the SS Cambrian, also came to the rescue. The two vessels stood by the St. Cuthburt until the storm died down somewhat. Then the Cymric's captain sent a lifeboat to rescue the survivors (some badly burned) and delivered them to Boston. 
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