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Luz Blanca
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Wreck Chart #4
Central Nova ScotiaSinking of Luz Blanca
New York Times article
(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 | Luz Blanca |
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| Vessel Type | Tanker |
| Owner | International Petroleum Co., Ltd. (Toronto) |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 375' / 52' / |
| Tonnage | 4,868 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | None (in ballast) |
| Built | 1913 at Newcastle, U.K. (W. Dobson & Company) |
| Date of Loss | August 5, 1918 |
| Reason for Loss | Torpedoed by German submarine U-156 |
| Fatalities | 2 (34 crewmen survived in lifeboats) |
| Last Trip | Halifax to Mexico |
| Wreck Location | 35 miles southwest of Halifax |
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| Other Information | Last Trip - Halifax to Mexico |
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