Paul Palmer (schooner) facts for kids
Paul Palmer at coal docks
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| Namesake | Paul Palmer |
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| Builder | George L. Welt, Waldoboro, ME |
| Launched | 1902 |
| Fate | burned to waterline and sank on June 15, 1913, no loss of men |
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| Tonnage | 2,193 |
| Length | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Beam | 44 ft (13 m) |
| Draft | 24 ft (7.3 m) |
| Sail plan | 5 fore-and-aft course sails, 5 topsails, 4 jibs, 5 stay sails |
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PAUL PALMER (Shipwreck and Remains)
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Remains of the Paul Palmer's steam winch
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| Nearest city | Provincetown, Massachusetts |
| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | Welt, George L.; Palmer, William F. |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000288 |
| Added to NRHP | April 12, 2007 |
The Paul Palmer was a large, five-masted schooner ship built in 1902. It was made by George F. Welt in Waldoboro, Maine, a state known for its shipbuilding. This ship was famous for its white hull and was part of a fleet that carried coal along the coast.
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A Ship's Life: Carrying Coal
The Paul Palmer was built to be a collier, which means it was a ship designed to carry coal. It was part of William F. Palmer's fleet, a group of ships that all had white hulls. These ships were very busy transporting coal around the New England area. In 1911, the entire fleet, including the Paul Palmer, was sold to another company called J. S. Winslow and Company.
The Final Voyage and Fire
On Friday, June 13, 1913, the Paul Palmer began its last journey. It left Rockport, Maine, heading for Newport News, Virginia. The plan was to pick up a new load of coal there and bring it back.
Two days later, on June 15, 1913, something went wrong. The Paul Palmer caught fire while at sea. No one knows exactly how the fire started. The crew tried their best to put out the flames using the ship's own pumps, but they couldn't stop it.
Abandoning Ship
Since the fire was too big to control, the crew had to leave the ship to stay safe. There were 11 people on board, including Captain Howard B. Allen, his wife, and a female guest. Everyone got into the lifeboats.
Luckily, a fishing schooner named Rose Dorothea spotted them and came to their rescue. The Rose Dorothea picked up everyone from the lifeboats and took them safely to Provincetown, Massachusetts. No one was hurt during the incident.
What Happened to the Wreck?
The Paul Palmer continued to burn until it was mostly gone, sinking into the ocean. To make sure the sunken ship didn't cause problems for other vessels, a special boat called the cutter Androscoggin was sent from Portland, Maine. Its job was to destroy any remaining parts of the wreck that could be dangerous to other ships sailing in the area.
Discovering the Shipwreck
Many years later, in the year 2000, researchers found the remains of the Paul Palmer. These researchers were from the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a special protected area in the ocean. They carefully explored the shipwreck and documented what they found.
Identifying the Ship
In 2002, the researchers found certain items and clues that helped them confirm it was indeed the Paul Palmer. This was an exciting discovery for maritime historians.
A Place in History
Because of its historical importance, the shipwreck of the Paul Palmer was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This means it's recognized as a significant historical site that should be preserved.
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Remains of the Paul Palmer's steam winch
