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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Imo
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Wreck Chart #2
Halifax and ApproachesImo after explosion
grounded off Dartmouth
(Al Henneberry coll'n.)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 | Imo |
| Other Names | Built as Runic (1889), renamed Tampican (1895), renamed Imo (1912),. After the explosion, the vessel was rebuilt as Guvernuren and put back in service. |
| Vessel Type | Belgian freighter (relief ship) |
| Owner | South Pacific Whaling Co. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 430' / 45' / |
| Tonnage | 3,161 NT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Light |
| Built | 1889 at Belfast, Ireland (Harland & Wolff) |
| Date of Loss | December 6, 1917 |
| Reason for Loss | Collision with French munitions ship Mont Blanc, Following the collision, the Mont Blanc exploded. The huge explosion (known as the Great Halifax Explosion) leveled much of the city and killed about 2,000 people. |
| Fatalities | 6 crewmen ( approximately 2,000 fatalities in all) |
| Last Trip | Halifax to New York |
| Wreck Location | Halifax Harbour, The Narrows (off Dartmouth shore) |
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| Wreck Condition | Several months after the explosion, the Imo was refloated, repaired, renamed and put back in service. |
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| Other Information | For
more information on the Imo and the Great Halifax Explosion, see the
following references... Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Imo Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Halifax Explosion Archives Canada - Halifax Explosion CBC - Halifax Explosion |
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