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Stella Maris
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Wreck Chart #2
Halifax and ApproachesStella Maris
before Halifax Explosion
(Al Henneberry collection)
Stella Maris
wrecked near shore
(Al Henneberry 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 | Stella Maris |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Tug (formerly minesweeper) |
| Owner | Halifax Trading & Sealing Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 124'/ 23' / |
| Tonnage | 229 |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1882 at Poplar, UK |
| Date of Loss | December 6, 1917 |
| Reason for Loss | Wrecked in the Great Halifax Explosion |
| Fatalities | 19 crewmen (5 survivors) |
| Last Trip | |
| Wreck Location | The Narrows, Halifax Harbour |
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| Other Information | After the collision of the Imo and Mont Blanc, Stella Maris tried to tow the burning Mont Blanc away from Pier 6. When the Mont Blanc exploded, Stella Maris was severely damaged and sunk. Due to the heavy wartime demand for ships, the vessel was quickly salvaged, rebuilt and put back in service. For more information on the Stella Maris, see the Maritime Museum's Stella Maris page. |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck sites listed on our Links page.
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