California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information Notice and disclaimer Shipwrecks are considered archaeological sites that may be protected under state law.1 The information shown below is taken from the California State Lands Commission (CSLC) Shipwreck Database. This information was taken from books, old newspapers, and other contemporary accounts that do not contain precise locations. Not all shipwrecks are listed and many ships were salvaged or re-floated. Project planners preparing CEQA and NEPA documents may request a search of the CSLC’s Shipwreck Database. Additional information is available for some shipwrecks.2 Please contact the Shipwreck Database Coordinator at
[email protected] for further information. This information is not intended to be nor shall it be construed as a waiver or limitation of any interest of the State in the subject or any other property. Disclaimer of Liability: This information is not suitable for any legal purpose. The CSLC makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any of the information. The CSLC assumes no legal liability or responsibility for anyone's use of the information. 1 California Public Resources Code section 6314. Unauthorized removal of or damage to archaeological site or historical resource; Punishment. 2 Not all information may be available to the general public. (California Government Code section 6254.10. Archaeological site information.) California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information Ship's Name Type Year Built Year Sunk Cause Owner Captain Length Beam Tonnage Engine County A C Dutton Barge 1953 Wrecked Sonoma A Crosby Schooner 1869 Foundered 70 sail Santa Cruz A F Jordan Two Masted Schooner 1878 Wrecked Crack 181 sail Mendocino A J Burr Schooner 1868 Foundered King sail Farallon Islands A J Mouje Schooner 1869 Stranded sail Mendocino J.G.