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City of Rockland Wreck

Launched in 1901 by the Eastern Steamship Company to ferry passangers between Boston and Maine. In 1923 she ran aground in the Kennebec River. Coupled with a decline is passenger service the company sold her. When the new owner couldn't find a buyer he had the ship stripped of its fixtures and towed to Misery Island and set on fire to salvage any remaining items. Today all that remains are some ribs and parts of the boilers. Source:wreckhunter.net This wreck is located in Manchester Bay between Misery Island and Little Misery. A boat is needed to access the main island. The wreck is an easy shore dive, once you have reached Misery Island. City of Rockland Wreck is also known as Misery Island.