The list of shipwrecks in 1898 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1898 .
January [ edit ] 4 January [ edit ] 7 January [ edit ] 8 January [ edit ] 9 January [ edit ] 12 January [ edit ] 17 January [ edit ] 19 January [ edit ] 20 January [ edit ] 22 January [ edit ] 23 January [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 23 January 1898 Ship State Description Corona United States The steamer struck an uncharted rock off the south east end of Lewis Island in the Arthur Passage , British Columbia and sank. Raised and towed to San Francisco , California for repairs.[8] Eva Evert United States The laid up ferry was sunk by heavy swells during a severe storm at Vevay, Indiana . Raised and repaired.[2] James A. Dumont United States The tug sank in a severe gale three miles (4.8 km) east north east of the Sandy Hook Lightship. The crew were rescued by the tug D. S. Arnott United States ).[8] Tillie United States The steamer sank 30 miles (48 km) south east of Shinnecock Light . Four deaths.[6] Yonkers United States Manned by a crew of four and under tow by the tug Walter A. Luckenbach (United States ) on a voyage from Newport News , Virginia , to Providence , Rhode Island , with a cargo of coal , the 187-foot (57 m), 1,265-gross register ton schooner barge sank with the loss of all hands in 110 feet (34 m) of water in the North Atlantic Ocean south of Long Island off East Hampton , New York , after her towline parted in a storm.[9] Zenobia United States The schooner struck a ledge near the Moose-a-beck, Maine Light and sank. Crew rowed to shore in her dories.[10]
24 January [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 24 January 1898 Ship State Description J. E. Wallace United States The tug sank in a hurricane despite seeking refuge behind the Sandy Hook Lightship. The crew got onboard the lightship.[11]
25 January [ edit ] 26 January [ edit ] 29 January [ edit ] 31 January [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 31 January 1898 Ship State Description City of Glouchester United States The steamer struck "the Graves" in Boston Harbor and was beached to prevent sinking. Afterward the vessel was refloated and towed to Boston.[13]
Unknown date [ edit ] February [ edit ] 1 February [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1898 Ship State Description Barracouta United States The schooner went ashore and was wrecked in a severe gale in Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts .[10] Channel Queen United Kingdom Steaming from Plymouth to the Channel Islands , the vessel was wrecked in bad weather and fog on the Black Rock, 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Guernsey . Forty were saved but 14 passengers and 5 crew were drowned.[16] [17] Charley Stedman United States The schooner went ashore and was wrecked in a severe gale in Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts .[10] Daniel Webster United States The sloop went ashore and was wrecked in a severe gale in Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts . Three crewmen died.[10] Defiance United States The schooner went ashore and was wrecked in a severe gale at Sand Point, near Shelburne, Nova Scotia , a total loss. The crew was saved.[10] Davey Crockett United States The fishing schooner went ashore and was wrecked in a severe gale in Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts , a total loss. The crew was ashore at the time.[10] David A. Osier United States The schooner went ashore in a severe gale in Plymouth, Massachusetts . The crew were saved.[10] Frank Scripture United States The steamer broke free from her dock in Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts during a severe gale and was wrecked on rocks, a total loss. One crewman killed.[18] H. W. Hills United States The steamer sank at dock in East Boston, Massachusetts .[18] Marcella United States The fishing schooner sank in a gale off Gloucester, Massachusetts . Lost with all six hands.[19] Senorita United States The sloop – probably 23.8 feet (7.3 m) in length – departed Seattle , Washington , bound for Juneau , Territory of Alaska , with a crew of seven men and was never seen or heard from again.[20] Volunteer United States The fishing schooner sank in a severe gale on Bank Quero . The crew were saved by Arthur D. Story United States ).[10]
2 February [ edit ] 5 February [ edit ] 6 February [ edit ] 9 February [ edit ] 10 February [ edit ] 15 February [ edit ] 16 February [ edit ] 17 February [ edit ] 19 February [ edit ] 23 February [ edit ] 28 February [ edit ] Unknown date [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: Unknown date February 1898 Ship State Description Midas United Kingdom The barque departed Nagasaki , Japan , bound for the United States West Coast sometime around 14 February and was never heard from again. She probably sank with the loss of all hands in a violent storm other ships reported encountering along the same route at around the same time.[27]
1 March [ edit ] 3 March [ edit ] 4 March [ edit ] 8 March [ edit ] 9 March [ edit ] 11 March [ edit ] 13 March [ edit ] 15 March [ edit ] 19 March [ edit ] 24 March [ edit ] 25 March [ edit ] 27 March [ edit ] 29 March [ edit ] 30 March [ edit ] 31 March [ edit ] Unknown date [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: Unknown date March 1898 Ship State Description Bay of Panama Unknown The sailing ship was wrecked under Nare Head, near St Keverne , Cornwall , United Kingdom, during a great blizzard.[33] [34] Eliza Anderson United States The abandoned sidewheel paddle steamer broke her moorings and was driven ashore during a storm at Dutch Harbor , Territory of Alaska , a total loss . Henry Harvey United Kingdom The brigantine was stranded on Battery Rocks , Penzance , Cornwall, United Kingdom, during a gale. Five people aboard were rescued by lifeboat.[35]
2 April [ edit ] 4 April [ edit ] 6 April [ edit ] 7 April [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 7 April 1898 Ship State Description Stella United States The steamer blew the head of the mud drum out through the ship's side, causing her to capsize and sink in the Great Kanawha River .[21]
8 April [ edit ] 9 April [ edit ] 11 April [ edit ] 12 April [ edit ] 13 April [ edit ] 15 April [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 15 April 1898 Ship State Description Twilight United States The steamer struck a pier of the old Aqueduct Bridge and sank in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania in the Allegheny River . One crewman drowned. Raised afterwards.[21]
17 April [ edit ] 22 April [ edit ] 23 April [ edit ] 25 April [ edit ] 27 April [ edit ] 28 April [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 28 April 1898 Ship State Description Cadet United States The steamer went ashore on Shirley Gut, Boston Harbor. Heavy seas lifted her stern and wind drove her ashore, total loss.[18]
29 April [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 1 May 1898 Ship State Description Castilla Spanish Navy Castilla Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Aragon -classcruiser was shelled and sunk in Manila Bay by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ).[39] Don Antonio de Ulloa Spanish Navy Don Antonio de Ulloa Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Velasco -classcruiser was shelled and sunk in Manila Bay by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ).[39] Don Juan de Austria Spanish Navy Don Juan de Austria Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Velasco -classcruiser was shelled and sunk in Manila Bay by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ). Later salvaged and placed in service as USS Don Juan de Austria (United States Navy ).[39] Elcano Spanish Navy Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay :The General Concha -classgunboat was shelled by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ) off Sangley Point , Luzon , and either sunk or beached and captured by the United States Army after the battle. She was salvaged and put in U.S. Navy service. General Lezo Spanish Navy Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The General Concha -classgunboat was shelled and sunk by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ) off Sangley Point , Luzon .[39] [40] George H. Sharp United States The tug burned at dock in Greenbush, New York and was totally destroyed.[25] Isla de Cuba Spanish Navy Isla de Cuba Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Isla de Luzón -classprotected cruiser was shelled by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ) and scuttled in Manila Bay to avoid capture. Later salvaged and placed in service as USS Isla de Cuba (United States Navy ).[39] Isla de Luzón Spanish Navy Isla de Luzón Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Isla de Luzón -classprotected cruiser was shelled by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ) and scuttled in Manila Bay to avoid capture. Later salvaged and placed in service as USS Isla de Luzon (United States Navy ).[39] Marques del Duero Spanish Navy Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Fernando el Catolico -classgunboat was shelled by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ) and scuttled in Manila Bay to avoid capture. Later salvaged and placed in service as USS P-17 (United States Navy ).[39] Mindanao Spanish Navy Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The transport was shelled by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ) and beached in Manila Bay to avoid sinking. She was then shelled and destroyed.[39] Reina Cristina Spanish Navy Reina Cristina Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Alfonso XII -classcruiser was shelled and sunk in Manila Bay by the protected cruisers USS Baltimore , USS Boston and USS Olympia (all United States Navy ) with the loss of 80 of her complement including her Captain. Survivors were rescued by the protected cruisers Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzón Spanish Navy ).[39] Unidentified Spanish torpedo boat Spanish Navy Battle of Manila Bay : The unidentified torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in Manila Bay by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ).[39] Velasco Spanish Navy Velasco Spanish–American War , Battle of Manila Bay : The Velasco -classcruiser was shelled and sunk in Manila Bay by ships of the Asiatic Squadron (United States Navy ).
List of shipwrecks: 20 May 1898 Ship State Description Pete Gorman United States The steamer rolled, filled, and sank when she was struck by City of Buffalo United States Buffalo, New York in Lake Erie .[42] Sterling United States During a voyage from San Francisco , California , to the Bristol Bay coast of the Territory of Alaska with 150 Chinese cannery workers, 25 crewmen, and a cargo of cannery supplies on board, the 1,731.62-gross register ton , 208.4-foot (63.5 m) wooden ship was wrecked without loss of life on an uncharted shoal – thereafter known as Sterling Shoal (58°18′N 158°53′W / 58.300°N 158.883°W / 58.300; -158.883 (Sterling Shoal ) southwest by south of Cape Constantine on the coast of the Territory of Alaska.[20]
Unknown date [ edit ] 15 June [ edit ] 17 June [ edit ] 18 June [ edit ] 19 June [ edit ] 20 June [ edit ] 21 June [ edit ] 22 June [ edit ] 25 June [ edit ] 28 June [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 28 June 1898 Ship State Description Antonio Lopez Spanish Navy The wreck of Antonio Lopez Spanish–American War : Third Battle of San Juan : Pursued by the auxiliary cruiser USS Yosemite (United States Navy ) while trying to run the American blockade of Puerto Rico and damaged by 5-inch (127 mm) and 6-pounder gunfire from Yosemite , the transport ran aground on a reef off Dorado , Puerto Rico, near San Juan and caught fire.[56] protected cruiser USS New Orleans (United States Navy ) fired 20 incendiary shells into her wreck, sinking her. Jessie United States While towing an unidentified barge and the barge Minerva (both United States ), the 65-ton steam cargo vessel was swamped in turbulent waters and lost at the mouth of the Kuskokwim River on the coast of the Territory of Alaska with the loss of 18 lives. There was one survivor.[57] Minerva United States While under tow along with an unidentified barge by the steam cargo vessel Jessie (United States ), the barge was swamped in turbulent waters and lost at the mouth of the Kuskokwim River on the coast of the Territory of Alaska .[27] Unidentified barge United States While under tow along with the barge Minerva (United States ) by the steam cargo vessel Jessie (United States ), the barge was swamped in turbulent waters and lost at the mouth of the Kuskokwim River on the coast of the Territory of Alaska .[27] Western Star United States While on a voyage from Seattle , Washington , to Saint Michael , Territory of Alaska , with 16 crewmen and no cargo aboard, the 718.68-gross register ton , 176.1-foot (53.7 m) river steamer was wrecked on a reef in Katmai Bay (57°58′N 154°57′W / 57.967°N 154.950°W / 57.967; -154.950 (Katmai Bay ) ground tackle during a gale . The tug Resolute (United States ) came to her assistance, but she was on the reef before Resolute could intervene. All on board Western Star survived.[29]
29 June [ edit ] 30 June [ edit ] Unknown date [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 3 July 1898 Ship State Description Almirante Oquendo Spanish Navy Almirante Oquendo Spanish–American War , Battle of Santiago de Cuba : The Infanta Maria Teresa -classarmored cruiser was beached and wrecked on the south coast of Cuba west of Santiago de Cuba after suffering heavy damage from gunfire from the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron (United States Navy ). Cristóbal Colón Spanish Navy Cristóbal Colón Spanish–American War , Battle of Santiago de Cuba : The Giuseppe Garibaldi -classarmored cruiser was beached and wrecked at the mouth of the Tarquino River on the south coast of Cuba after suffering heavy damage from gunfire from the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron (United States Navy ). Furor Spanish Navy Spanish–American War , Battle of Santiago de Cuba : The Furor -classdestroyer was beached, exploded, and sank with the loss of her commanding officer and over half her crew just west of Cabanas Bay , Cuba , during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba after suffering heavy damage from gunfire from the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron (United States Navy ). Infanta Maria Teresa Spanish Navy Infanta Maria Teresa Spanish–American War , Battle of Santiago de Cuba : The Infanta Maria Teresa -classarmored cruiser was beached and wrecked just west of Punta Cabrera , Cuba , after suffering heavy damage from gunfire from the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron (United States Navy ). Plutón Spanish Navy Spanish–American War , Battle of Santiago de Cuba : The Audaz -classdestroyer was beached and wrecked just west of Cabanas Bay , Cuba , after suffering heavy damage from gunfire from the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron (United States Navy ). Vizcaya Spanish Navy Vizcaya Spanish–American War , Battle of Santiago de Cuba : The Infanta Maria Teresa -classarmored cruiser was beached and wrecked on the south coast of Cuba west of Santiago de Cuba after suffering heavy damage from gunfire from the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron (United States Navy ).
List of shipwrecks: 4 July 1898 Ship State Description Alfred J. Beach United States While under tow from Vancouver , British Columbia , to St. Michael , Territory of Alaska , by the steam schooner Noyo (United States ), the river steamer sank in the North Pacific Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km; 290 mi) off Dixon Entrance .[14] Bessie United States The steamer burned at dock in Montgomery, Georgia , total loss.[24] Kate Spencer United States The steamer was wrecked on the Sapelo Island Bar, breaking in two, a total loss.[24] La Bourgogne France The passenger ship collided with Cromartyshire United Kingdom Sable Island , Nova Scotia and sank with the loss of 549 of the 722 people on board.[60] Surf City United States The steamer capsized and sank during a heavy squall between Salem Willows and Beverly, Massachusetts . Eight passengers were killed.[18] William Hinds United States The laid up tow steamer burned at Calais, Maine , total loss.[18]
List of shipwrecks: 5 July 1898 Ship State Description Alfonso XII Spanish Navy Spanish–American War : Bound from Cádiz , Spain , to Havana , Cuba , with a 6,000-ton cargo of provisions, guns, and ammunition, the 5,063-displacement ton armed transport was destroyed on the coast of Cuba by the gunboat USS Castine and patrol yacht USS Hawk (both United States Navy ).[61] Reina Mercedes Spanish Navy Reina Mercedes Spanish–American War : Siege of Santiago de Cuba : The Alfonso XII -classcruiser was scuttled at Santiago de Cuba , Cuba. Later salvaged by the Americans, repaired and entered service as USS Reina Mercedes .
10 July [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 10 July 1898 Ship State Description J. K. Graves United States The steamer was swamped and sunk by high waves caused by high winds while laying at the bank at Cairo, Illinois . Raised and repaired.[21]
12 July [ edit ] 13 July [ edit ] 15 July [ edit ] 16 July [ edit ] 17 July [ edit ] 18 July [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 18 July 1898 Ship State Description Cuba Española Spanish Navy Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The gunboat was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena , USS Hist , and USS Hornet and the armed tug USS Wompatuck (all United States Navy ).[61] [66] Delgado Parejo Spanish Navy Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The gunboat was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena , USS Hist , and USS Hornet and the armed tug USS Wompatuck (all United States Navy ).[61] [66] Dubuque United States The steamer was pushed by a sudden squall into the pier of the Chicago and North Western Railway Bridge at Winona, Minnesota , knocking a hole in her hull. She was beached in five feet (1.5 m) of water. The hole was patched, she was pumped out and taken to Eagle Point, Iowa for repairs.[24] Estrella Spanish Navy Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The gunboat was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena , USS Hist , and USS Hornet and the armed tug USS Wompatuck (all United States Navy ).[61] [66] Gloria Spain Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The steamer was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena and USS Wilmington (both United States Navy ).[61] [66] Guantánamo Spain Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The gunboat was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena , USS Hist , and USS Hornet and the armed tug USS Wompatuck (all United States Navy ).[61] [66] Guardián Spanish Navy Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The gunboat was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena , USS Hist , and USS Hornet and the armed tug USS Wompatuck (all United States Navy ), or forced to run aground. Later refloated, repaired and placed in Cuban Coast Guard service as Ignacio Agramonte .[61] [66] [67] Jose Garcia Spain Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The steamer was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena and USS Wilmington (both United States Navy ).[61] [66] Maria Spanish Navy Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The armed hulk , serving as a stationary pontoon , was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboat USS Wilmington (United States Navy ).[61] [66] Purissima Concepción Spain Spanish–American War : Third Battle of Manzanillo : The steamer – a blockade runner – was destroyed in the harbor at Manzanillo , Cuba , by the gunboats USS Helena and USS Wilmington (both United States Navy ).[61] [66]
20 July [ edit ] 21 July [ edit ] 23 July [ edit ] 24 July [ edit ] 26 July [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 26 July 1898 Ship State Description Frank Preston United States The tow steamer sprung a leak and sank over night at dock at Stewart's Landing, Kentucky. Raised, taken to Ludlow, Kentucky and was broken up.[21]
27 July [ edit ] 28 July [ edit ] 29 July [ edit ] 30 July [ edit ] 31 July [ edit ] 1 August [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 1 August 1898 Ship State Description Stikine Chief United Kingdom While under tow from Wrangell to Saint Michael in the Territory of Alaska by the vessel Fastnet (flag unknown), the sternwheel paddle steamer broke loose from her towline in rough weather in the Gulf of Alaska between Cross Point and Kodiak and broke up off Yakutat . The steamer Dora (flag unknown) discovered her wreck floating 75 nautical miles (139 km; 86 mi) off Kodiak on 5 August and rescued a dog from it, but found no sign of her crew. Fastnet had also lost the steamer Mono (United Kingdom Stikine Chief , due to a broken towline on 23 July.[20] [70]
2 August [ edit ] 3 August [ edit ] 4 August [ edit ] 7 August [ edit ] List of shipwrecks: 7 August 1898 Ship State Description Ciudado de Sagua Spain Spanish–American War : The torpedo boat USS Cushing (United States Navy ) captured the 4-displacement ton sailing vessel at Sagua La Grande , Cuba , and destroyed her.[73] Freo Juanitas Spain Spanish–American War : The torpedo boat USS McKee (United States Navy ) captured the 4-displacement ton sailing vessel at Sagua La Grande , Cuba , and destroyed her.[73] Guardian United States The 1,124-ton, 173-foot (52.7 m) bark struck a reef and sank north of "Sigalda Island" –probably Tigalda Island – in the Aleutian Islands near Unalaska on Unalaska Island . All 18 people aboard – one passenger and 17 crew members – survived, some of them rescued by the ship Amphion (United Kingdom ).[48] Nabiero Spain Spanish–American War : The torpedo boat USS Cushing (United States Navy ) captured the 4-displacement ton sailing vessel at Sagua La Grande , Cuba , and destroyed her.[73] Pensamiento Spain Spanish–American War : The torpedo boat USS Cushing (United States Navy ) captured the 4-displacement ton sailing vessel at Sagua La Grande , Cuba , and destroyed her.[73] S. F. 22
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