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Indian
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Wreck Chart #4
Central Nova ScotiaSteamer Indian wreck
New York Times report
(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 | Indian |
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| Vessel Type | Passenger steamer - with masts and sails |
| Owner | The Allan Line (Montreal Ocean Steamship Co.) |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 277' / 33' / |
| Tonnage | 1,764 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw (with auxilliary sails) |
| Cargo | Passengers & general cargo |
| Built | 1854 at Dumbarton, Scotland (William Denny & Bros.) |
| Date of Loss | November 21, 1859 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck ledge, broke in half, then sank |
| Fatalities | 27 fatalities (mostly immigrant passengers), 88 survived |
| Last Trip | Liverpool, England to Portland, ME |
| Wreck Location | Off Marie Joseph, outside of Barren Island on Seal Ledges |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Probably 50' maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Probably completely broken up |
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