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Afghan Prince
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Wreck Chart #5
Cape Breton IslandAfghan Prince
article on her grounding
(from the Web)The 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 | Afghan Prince |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | British cargo ship |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 410' / 52' / 28' |
| Tonnage | 4,923 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Steel rails |
| Built | 1903 at Sunderland, England, by Short Brothers |
| Date of Loss | July 30, 1918 |
| Reason for Loss | |
| Fatalities | |
| Last Trip | |
| Wreck Location | Guyon Island, near Cape Gabarus. the Afghan Prince wreck lies bow-to-bow with the Langley Ridge wreck. |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 20' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck sites listed on our Links page.
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