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Kismet II

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Wreck Chart #5
Cape Breton Island

Baron Elcho
Ship's previous name 
(State Library of NSW)

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 Kismet II - Article 1
New York Times
(Author's collection)

Kismet II  - Article 2
New York Times
(Author's collection)

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Kismet II on the rocks
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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.

Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name Kismet II
Other Names Empire Lorenzo and Baron Elcho
Vessel Type Liberian freighter
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 315' / 46' / 
Tonnage 2,865 GT
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Oil / Screw
Cargo  
Built 1942 as Empire Lorenzo at West Hartlepool, UK (William Gray & Co.)
Date of Loss November 25, 1955
Reason for Loss Grounded in storm
Fatalities None
Last Trip Philadelphia to Summerside, PEI
Wreck Location Off Cape Saint Lawrence, west of Meat Cove, Cape Breton
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet)  
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition  
Diving Considerations  
Other Information Wrecked at base of a high cliff. Crew of 21 rescued by Canadian Navy helicopter.
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