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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Triton (le Triton)
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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 | Triton (le Triton) |
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| Vessel Type | French sailing ship |
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| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Large shipment of gold and silver coins and bars |
| Built | 1727 in France |
| Date of Loss | June 1745 |
| Reason for Loss | Wrecked near shore in hurricane |
| Fatalities | Numerous |
| Last Trip | Lima, Peru to France via Louisbourg |
| Wreck Location | Off southest coast of Cape Breton |
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| Other Information | Some survivors made it to shore and safety. This fabulously-valuable treasure ship has never been found. Currently, several treasure-hunting groups are searching for it. |
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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