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Portia
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Halifax and ApproachesPortia wreck article
(New York Times)
Steamer Portia
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 | Portia |
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| Vessel Type | Sail-rigged steamer |
| Owner | Red Cross Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 220' / 31' / 23' |
| Tonnage | 732 NT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | General cargo and Passengers (mostly tourists) |
| Built | 1884 at Newcastle, England |
| Date of Loss | July 11, 1899 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck Big Fish Shoal in fog and sank |
| Fatalities | 1 passenger |
| Last Trip | New York to Saint Johns (NF) via Halifax |
| Wreck Location | Bigfish Shoal, off Halifax, 2 mi W of Sambro Island |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 60' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
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| Other Information | At time of wreck, there were 80 passengers and 30 crew members on board. |
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