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Berosa was an antiquated and worn out craft used by the Confederates to transport cargo. While sailing from St. Mary's River on 8 April 1863 she sprang a leak and defied attempts to save her. Berosa was abandoned in the Gulf Stream at latitude 29° 50', longitude 79° 50'.