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Cedar Grove
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Wreck Chart #5
Cape Breton IslandNew York Times article
on Cedar Grove wreck
(proquest.com)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 | Cedar Grove |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Steamer (brig-rigged) |
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| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | |
| Tonnage | 2,181 |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | General cargo |
| Built | 1882 at Haylton, England (Osborne, Graham & Co.) |
| Date of Loss | November 30, 1882 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck Walker's Reef and sank |
| Fatalities | 4 (19 on board got off safely) |
| Last Trip | London, England to Saint John, NB via Halifax |
| Wreck Location | Off Canso, 1 mile west of Cranberry Island |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 60' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
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