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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
HMCS Saguenay
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Wreck Chart #3
Western Nova ScotiaHMCS Saguenay
headed for the bottom
(Terry Dwyer collection)
HMCS Saguenay
in her better days
(Royal Canadian Navy)Underwater video
in the making
(Terry Dwyer photo)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 | HMCS Saguenay |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Destroyer |
| Owner | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 366' / / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Oil / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1956 |
| Date of Loss | June 25, 1994 |
| Reason for Loss | Scuttled for artificial reef and dive site |
| Fatalities | None |
| Last Trip | |
| Wreck Location | Lunenburg Bay, between Cross Island and Sculpin Shoal |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 44-19-56 N / 64-13-23 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 90' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Intact and upright |
| Diving Considerations | A fun and interesting dive |
| Other Information | Marker buoy on wreck |
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