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Claim Text: Shipwrecks were not uncommon around Nantucket in the 19th century.
Simplified Text: Shipwrecks were not uncommon around Nantucket in the 19th century.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "19th century", "location": "Nantucket" }
Subject Tags: History Shipwreck Nantucket
UUID: 33cea2a1-8ce3-4ed9-9f75-538c83f22ce3
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Likely Piece of 1884 Shipwreck Washes Ashore in Nantucket During Nor’easter

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/nyregion/shipwreck-nantucket-noreaster.html

A powerful nor'easter on Nantucket uncovered a piece of the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted ship that wrecked in 1884. This discovery serves as a reminder of the island's maritime history, which saw hundreds of shipwrecks in the 19th century.

Shipwrecks Nantucket Nor'easter Maritime History Archaeology

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