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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Minerva
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Wreck Chart #6
Saint Paul IslandHelp us find
a pictureThe 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 | Minerva |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Sailing ship |
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| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Scottish immigrants and general cargo |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | July 15, 1871 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran on rocks in fog |
| Fatalities | None |
| Last Trip | Scotland to Canada |
| Wreck Location | Saint Paul Island, east side - near Atlantic Cove |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
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| Other Information | There were 227 passengers and 33 crewmen aboard. All landed safely near the Southwest lighthouse, 1/4 mile distant from the wreck, and were rescued 10 days later by the steamer Merritt. |
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