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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Hebridean
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Wreck Chart #2
Halifax HarbourHebridean at anchor
in Herring Cove
(Nova Scotia Archives)
Loss of the Hebridean
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 | Hebridean |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Harbour pilot boat (motorized 2-masted schooner) |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 92' / 23' / |
| Tonnage | 98 GT |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails and Oil/Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1928 at Mahone Bay, NS |
| Date of Loss | March 28, 1940 |
| Reason for Loss | Accidentally rammed and sunk by a freighter |
| Fatalities | 9 crewmen (6 survived the incident) |
| Last Trip | |
| Wreck Location | Halifax Harbour, 3 miles off Chebucto Head |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | While on station at the harbour entrance on a clear, calm night, the Hebridean was accidentally rammed by an inbound freighter and sank quickly. |
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