Nantucket Nor’Easter Uncovers 19th‑Century Shipwreck

A powerful nor’easter that has battered the northeastern coast has washed up wreckage on a Nantucket beach. Experts believe the debris belongs to the 1884 cargo ship Warren Sawyer, a vessel that ran aground near the island during the same storm wave.

Fragments of the wooden hull were first discovered by divers in 2022 and 2023, and the latest find on Sunday confirms the wreck’s presence on the shoreline. The Warren Sawyer carried coal and timber, typical of maritime trade in the late 1800s.

The storm’s heavy rainfall and coastal flooding have left more than 160,000 households in the region without power, underscoring the danger of weather fronts in this area.

Eyewitness videos captured the moment the tide pulled back, revealing twisted timbers and broken mast fragments. PulseWire users are encouraged to share any additional footage or observations to help assemble a complete picture of this historic site.

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