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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Patrick Morris
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Wreck Chart #5
Cape Breton IslandFerry Patrick Morris
(CN Maritime 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 | Patrick Morris |
| Other Names | Original name: New Grand Haven |
| Vessel Type | Railroad and car ferry |
| Owner | CN Maritime |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 460' / 70' / |
| Tonnage | 10,135 GT |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Oil / Screw |
| Cargo | Rail cars |
| Built | 1951 at Montreal (Canadian Vickers Ltd.) |
| Date of Loss | April 19, 1970 |
| Reason for Loss | Sank in a storm when her stern door broke open while attempting to help the foundering herring-seiner Enterprise. The Enterprise later sank and her 8 crewmen were lost. |
| Fatalities | 4 crewmen (47 survived) |
| Last Trip | Ran regular trips between North Sydney, NS and Port Aux Basques, NFLD |
| Wreck Location | Approximately 15 miles east of Cape Smokey |
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| Water Depth (feet) | 300' |
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| Other Information | Vessel was originally operated as a railroad and car ferry between Havana, Cuba and Florida. |
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