Coastal Erosion Uncovers Remnants of 1890 Shipwreck in New Jersey Waters
Recent beach erosion in New Jersey has exposed fragments of the schooner Lawrence N. McKenzie, which sank on March 21, 1890. The vessel was carrying oranges from Puerto Rico to New York City when it wrecked in an area known as the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic.' This discovery provides tangible evidence of maritime history and highlights how natural processes can reveal historical artifacts.
Key facts
- The schooner Lawrence N. McKenzie sank on March 21, 1890
- It was transporting oranges from Puerto Rico to New York City
- The wreck was revealed by beach erosion in New Jersey
- The area is called the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'
- The discovery occurred 136 years after the shipwreck
Entities
Locations
- New Jersey
- Puerto Rico
- New York City