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Napoleon III

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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 Napoleon III
Other Names  
Vessel Type Buoy tender & lighthouse supply ship
Owner Canadian Coast Guard
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 173' / 30' /
Tonnage 749 GT
Hull Construction Iron
Propulsion Steam / Screw
Cargo  
Built 1856 at Glasgow, Scotland
Date of Loss October 18, 1890
Reason for Loss Stranded in gale and wrecked
Fatalities None
Last Trip  
Wreck Location Little Glace Bay - East of Sydney
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Diving Considerations  
Other Information For more information on the Napoleon III, click here to go to the Canadian Coast Guard History website.
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