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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Advance
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Wreck Chart #2
Halifax and ApproachesSteamer Advance
in Panama CanalThe table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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| Vessel Name | Advance |
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| Vessel Type | Passenger & freight steamer |
| Owner | Intercolonial Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 295' / 38' / |
| Tonnage | 2,458 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Passengers & general cargo |
| Built | 1883 at Chester, PA |
| Date of Loss | July 2, 1923 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran on rocks in fog, broke in half and sank near shore |
| Fatalities | None |
| Wreck Location | East end of Shut-in Island, east of Halifax Harbour |
| Last Trip | Boston to Halifax and St. John's |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 20 - 40' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
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