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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
West Jaffrey
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Wreck Chart #3
Western Nova ScotiaWest Jaffrey
wreck location chartThe 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 | West Jaffrey |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | American freighter |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 408' / 54' / |
| Tonnage | 5,500 GT |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | General cargo and war supplies |
| Built | 1919 at Portland, OR (Northwest Steel - Hull #36) |
| Date of Loss | February 7, 1942 |
| Reason for Loss | Stranded on Soldiers Ledge |
| Fatalities | None |
| Last Trip | |
| Wreck Location | South of Yarmouth, off west side of Soldiers Ledge, 2.8 mi northwest of Flat Island |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 43-32.021N / 66-03.546W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 120' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | The wreck remained above water for many years and locals salvaged it extensively. Then a 1976 storm moved her off the ledge to deeper water. |
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