Depth in feet:    maximum - 32;    minimum -
Visibility in feet:         average -

   In the 1960's, noted wreck diver and author, Brad Luther wrote of many dives on the wreck. Back then much of the vessel remained above the sand, although most of her compartments had been filled.
   Today, MetroWest Dive Club member, Pete Reagan, has done numerous drift dives in the area of the wreck and reports that she is completely sanded over.

Constructed: year - 1919; where - Newark, N.J.
                  builder - Submarine Boat Corporation.
Construction details: 1 continuos steel deck, 2nd deck at each end of ship; 6 Watertight Bulkheads to the freeboard deck, 1 Watertight Bulkhead to 2nd deck; 5 Hatches measuring 29'3'X18'; 4 Cargo Holds measuring 58 feet .
Crew: 37 ; Master:
Owners: Sword S.S. Line.
Home or Hailing Port: New York, N.Y.
Former Name(s) and date(s): Continental Bridge (1919), Point Fermin (1926), Florida (1937)
Official number: 218945Country: U.S.A.
Other Comments: Yard No.69; Originally built for the United States Shipping Board; Purchased by Sword S.S. Line at U.S Marshal's sale, 1937, renamed Dixie Sword

   Treacherous currents made early salvage difficult. Unlike many other New England wrecks, the Dixie Sword's hull was not blown up for it's metal content.
   1988-89 (?) - David Morreau of Dunn Corner, R.I., purchased salvage rights to the vessels cargo, from the underwriters "Cargo Salvage Corp." of New York, for 10% of what's recovered.

   These files are under construction. Any information, specifically dive site related, would be greatfully appreciated.  

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