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Discovery by Dei Gratia
- When
- December 4, 1872
- Where
- Near Azores, Atlantic Ocean
The Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia found the Mary Celeste adrift and deserted near the Azores on December 4, 1872.
Dei Gratia encountered the ship in a disheveled but seaworthy condition, under partial sail, with the lifeboat missing. Personal items were scattered in the captain's cabin, but most papers and navigational instruments were missing. The ship was still amply provisioned, suggesting a recent abandonment.
Sources
- Mary Celeste Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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