Fred C. Holden

The Fred C. Holden was launched in 1873 or 1872 in Tremont, Maine. A. Richardson built the wooden-hulled vessel. J. G. Wilson was an owner (1888). Homeports: Tremont, ME (1873-1878); New York, NY (1879-1882); Ellsworth, ME (1883-1885+ 1888+).

The schooner foundered 30 May 1913 at Damariscotta, Maine, with six person on board; no lives were lost.

Build Date/Date Range

1873 - 1872

Builder (person)

Richardson, A.

Shipyard Location

Tremont (Town of), Hancock County, ME

Use Date/Date Range

05/30/1915 - 1873

LOA (length overall)

96.8 feet

Tonnage (net or gross)

net 130.73; grosss 137.61

Beam

27.2 feet

Draft

7.9 feet

Propulsion System

Schooner-rigged sails

Source

"Fred C. Holden" at International Maritime Library ( https://internationalmaritimelibrary.org/fred-c-holden/ : accessed 23 September 2025).

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Sailing ship Fred C. Holden