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King Philip

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King Philip
Sunk at Boston dock - 1935
(Steamship Hist. Soc. photo)

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	King Philip
Other Names
Vessel Type	Excursion Boat
Owner
Length / Beam / Draft (feet)
Tonnage	169
Hull Construction	Wood
Propulsion	Steam / Screw
Cargo
Built	1892
Date of Loss	April 7, 1935 (Scuttled)
Reason for Loss	Sank at dock, raised and scuttled
Fatalities	None
Location	Dumping Grounds, Outer Boston Harbor
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)
Coordinates (Loran C)
Water Depth (feet)	230'
Typical Visibility (feet)
Wreck Condition
Diving Considerations	A deep, dark and dangerous dive
Other Information

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King Philip Sunk at Boston dock - 1935 (Steamship Hist. Soc. photo)