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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Staffordshire
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Wreck Chart #3
Western Nova ScotiaWreck of the Staffordshire
(Peadbody Essex Mus.)
Champion of the Seas
a similar McKay-built
clipperStaffordshire disaster
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 | Staffordshire |
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| Vessel Type | Clipper / Packet Ship |
| Owner | Enoch Train & Company (White Diamond Line) |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 230' / 41' / 29' |
| Tonnage | 1,817 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Irish immigrants and general cargo |
| Built | 1851 at East Boston, MA (Donald McKay) |
| Date of Loss | December 30, 1853 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck Blonde Rock in gale, drifted off and sank |
| Fatalities | Approximately 170 (Some survivors) |
| Last Trip | Liverpool (UK) to Boston |
| Wreck Location | Off Seal Island, near Cape Sable |
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| Other Information | For more information on the Staffordshire click here. |
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