Benicia (barquentine)
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_-_lib.WA_4092.jpg) Barquentine Benicia | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Benicia |
| Builder | Matthew Turner, Benicia, California |
| Launched | 1899 |
| Fate | Wrecked 10 October 1920 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Barquentine |
| Tons burthen | 674 tons [1] |
Benicia was a barquentine built by Matthew Turner in Benicia, California in 1899. She was known for a fast passage from Newcastle, New South Wales to Kehei, Hawaii, of 35 days.[2]
Benicia was wrecked on Lafolle Reef off Haiti on 10 October 1920.[3]
