Annie C. Maguire
Barque · United Kingdom · Lost 1886 · Penobscot Bay & Midcoast Maine
A barque wrecked beside Portland Head Light on Christmas Eve 1886; the keeper saved everyone aboard.
Become Captain of Record
The Vessel and Her Loss
Annie C. Maguire was a wooden barque that ran onto the rocks beside Portland Head Light on the night of 24 December 1886. Keeper Joshua Strout, his family and helpers rigged a line and brought all aboard ashore. The ship broke up within days. A painted inscription on the ledge still marks the wreck.
Vessel
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- Wood
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Loss
- December 24, 1886
- Grounding
- Portland Head, Cape Elizabeth
- Casco Bay
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The Wreck Today
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Position
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- Portland Head Light, Maine
Pin marks the named place of loss; no published position used.
Evidence
Overall confidence: Partially documented (70/100)
Build details and crew numbers are not established here.
Museum at Portland Head Light
Loss date, place and circumstances.
