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Merrimac
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Wreck Chart #3
Western Nova ScotiaWreck of the Merrimac
New York Times article
(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 | Merrimac (or Merrimack) |
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| Vessel Type | Passenger/Freight Steamer |
| Owner | Boston, Halifax and P.E.I. Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 270' / / |
| Tonnage | 1,991 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Passengers and general cargo |
| Built | 1862 at Boston, MA |
| Date of Loss | July 10, 1887 |
| Reason for Loss | Stranded on reef at night - wreck broke up 2 days later |
| Fatalities | None (Approximately 100 passengers and crew landed safely) |
| Last Trip | Halifax to Boston |
| Wreck Location | On reef near Little Hope Island - off Port Mouton |
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