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Imogene
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Wreck Chart #5
Cape Breton IslandImogene sinking
(Terry Dwyer 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 | Imogene |
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| Vessel Type | Freighter |
| Owner | Bowring Brothers |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | |
| Tonnage | 1,125 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Salt |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | September 22, 1940 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck ledge and sank |
| Fatalities | None (28 crewmen saved) |
| Last Trip | Turks Islands to Gaspe |
| Wreck Location | 6 miles off Canso |
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