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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
HMS Feversham
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| Vessel Name | HMS Feversham |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Frigate |
| Owner | British navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 107' / 38' / 13' |
| Tonnage | 373 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1698 at Shoreham, England |
| Date of Loss | September, 1711 |
| Reason for Loss | Blown onto rocks in gale |
| Fatalities | |
| Last Trip | |
| Wreck Location | Scaterie Island, southern point of Island |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 15' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Cannon visible on bottom |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | Currently a commerical salvage company has an exclusive permit to work this wreck site. Diving on this site by others is strictly prohibited by Canadian law. |
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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