Possible 1884 shipwreck exposed by nor'easter on Nantucket
Summary
A strong nor'easter storm recently revealed wooden beams on a Nantucket beach, which may belong to a shipwreck from the 19th century. Experts from a maritime institute plan to study the site and work with state archaeologists to confirm if the remains are from the Warren Sawyer, a ship that ran aground in 1884.Key Facts
- A maritime expert will inspect wooden beams exposed by a nor'easter on Nantucket’s southern shore.
- The beams might be part of the Warren Sawyer, a schooner that ran aground in 1884.
- The Warren Sawyer was carrying cotton and scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston when it wrecked.
- The ship’s captain and crew were rescued, and residents salvaged much of its cargo before another storm broke it apart.
- Remains from the ship have appeared on the beach for over 100 years due to shifting sands.
- The recent storm caused flooding, power outages, and coastal erosion in the Northeast.
- Nantucket is known for many shipwrecks, with over 750 estimated in local waters.
- State archaeologists have previously examined parts of the Warren Sawyer’s hull in recent years.
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