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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia

Madge of Wild Fire

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Cape Breton Island

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Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Madge of Wild Fire
Other Names  
Vessel Type British barquentine (4 masts)
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet)  
Tonnage 842
Hull Construction  
Propulsion  
Cargo Fire hydrants
Built  
Date of Loss 1850s
Reason for Loss  
Fatalities  
Last Trip West Harleypool, England to Sydney
Wreck Location Tin Cove, southern shore of Scatarie Island
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Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 50' Maximum
Typical Visibility (feet)  
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Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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