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Kenkerry
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Halifax HarbourNew York Times article
on the Kenkerry wreck
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Photo of Kenkerry wreck
(Nova Scotia Museum)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 | Kenkerry |
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| Vessel Type | British freighter |
| Owner | Guardian Line |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 355' / 50' / |
| Tonnage | 3,930 |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Light |
| Built | 1927 at Newcastle, England (Tyne Iron Shipbuilding Co.) |
| Date of Loss | January 17, 1935 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded at Black Rock Point at night in a blizzard |
| Fatalities | 1 (Capt. Milne) - 28 crewmen were rescued by the use of a breeches buoy |
| Last Trip | Havana, Cuba to Halifax |
| Wreck Location | Halifax Harbour - Black Rock Point - wreck located about 100 yards off shore |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 50' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
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