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Finchley
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| Vessel Name | Fichley |
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| Vessel Type | Freighter |
| Owner | Watt, Ward & Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 271' / 37' / |
| Tonnage | 1,951 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Phosphate rock |
| Built | 1881 at Sunderland, England |
| Date of Loss | September 29, 1884 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck ledge, headed for shallow water and sank |
| Fatalities | None |
| Last Trip | Coosaw (South Carolina) to UK via Sydney |
| Wreck Location | Country Harbour, off west side of Harbour Island |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 90' maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact |
| Diving Considerations | Reported to be a spectacular dive site |
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