1884 Cotton Shipwreck of Warren Sawyer Discovered Off Nantucket
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What happened
A portion of a shipwreck was discovered protruding from the south shore sand near Nantucket's Point of Breakers. The discovery occurred during a nor'easter, revealing the remains of the three-masted schooner Warren Sawyer. The ship was originally out of New Orleans and bound for Boston, having departed on December 22, 1884. The vessel was carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron.
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Why it matters
The discovery sheds light on the maritime history of the late 19th-century trade route between New Orleans and Boston. The find is currently unconfirmed regarding the specific ship, though the Warren Sawyer is the leading candidate.
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Who's involved
- New OrleansOrigin point of the shipwrecked schooner
- BostonIntended destination of the shipwrecked cargo
- NantucketLocation where the shipwreck was discovered
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NantucketSpeculative
The shipwreck discovery could generate minor tourism revenue for the area.
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The entities involved
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New Orleans
largest city of the state of Louisiana, United States
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Boston
capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States