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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
Mont Blanc
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Wreck Chart #2
Halifax and ApproachesMont Blanc
before explosion
(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 | Mont Blanc |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | French freighter (munitions ship) |
| Owner | Cie Generale Transatlantique |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 320' / 44' / |
| Tonnage | 3,121 GT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Huge cargo of munitions bound for the war in Europe |
| Built | 1899 at Middlesboro, UK |
| Date of Loss | December 6, 1917 |
| Reason for Loss | Collision with Belgian freighter Imo, followed by the explosion of Mont Blanc's munitions cargo. |
| Fatalities | 1 crewmen from the Mont Blanc, but about 2,000 fatalities in all |
| Last Trip | New York to Europe, via Halifax |
| Wreck Location | Halifax Harbour, The Narrows |
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| Wreck Condition | Completely blow apart by the explosion and probably completely removed later on. |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | Following
the collision with the Imo, the Mont Blanc caught fire and
the crew escaped in lifeboats. Several minutes later, the ship
exploded. For more information on the Mont Blanc and the Great Halifax Explosion, see the following references... Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Mount Blanc Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Halifax Explosion Archives Canada - Halifax Explosion CBC - Halifax Explosion |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck sites listed on our Links page.
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