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Halifax Lightship #19
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Cape Breton IslandHalifax Lighthship #19
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 | Halifax Lightship #19 |
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| Vessel Type | Lightship |
| Owner | Canadian Government |
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| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | None |
| Built | 1914 at Paisley, Scotland |
| Date of Loss | May 23, 1914 |
| Reason for Loss | Struck rocks in fog and broke up |
| Fatalities | 25 (entire crew) |
| Last Trip | Scotland to Halifax |
| Wreck Location | Off Liscomb Island, 100 miles east of Halifax |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
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| Other Information | Newly-built vessel was being delivered to Halifax when she struck rocks off Liscomb Island and broke up. The entire crew of 25 men perished in the incident. |
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