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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
City of Sydney
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Wreck Chart #2
Halifax and ApproachesCity of Sydney
as Rosalind
(author's collection)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 | City of Sydney |
| Other Names | Admiral (original name), Tosari, Rosalind |
| Vessel Type | Freighter (collier) |
| Owner | Dominion Coal Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 300' / 42' / |
| Tonnage | 2,568 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1890 at Newcastle, U.K. |
| Date of Loss | March 17, 1914 |
| Reason for Loss | Stranded and wrecked |
| Fatalities | None |
| Last Trip | New York to St. Johns, NF |
| Wreck Location | Off Sambro Island, outside Halifax Harbour |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 60' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | In
1912, the City of Sydney was involved in a collision with the tug
Douglas H. Thomas in Sydney Harbour. Neither vessel sank, but 5
men died in the incident. For details on the collision, see... http://ngb.chebucto.org/Articles/dis-sydney-drownings-1912.shtml |
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