The Malta sinking in a Nor'easter 1885

The whole aft part of the ship was demolished by the waves,
leaving just the stern post ( see below. )

Type: iron-hulled steamer, converted to sail
Built: 1852
Specs: ( 244 x 40 ft ) 1600 displacement tons, 24 crew
Sunk: Saturday November 24, 1885
ran aground in bad weather - 1 casualty
Depth: 20 ft