Shipwreck Database; Museum Research Associates; Research FAQ; Sailing Ship Rigs; Sable Island. This was a steel trawler belonging to National Sea Products Limited of Halifax; wrecked on 21 February 1967, eighteen men were lost. The Nova Scotia mainland is the busiest part of the province, and most of its cities and towns are close to the ocean and have a distinct nautical character. Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia The Wreck of the SS Atlantic The SS Atlantic left Liverpool, England, for New York on 20 March 1873. Oak island is home to one of the biggest treasure hunts in history , which began in in 1795, when 18-year old Daniel McGinnis saw lights coming from the island. McGinnis and several friends returned to the area and began excavati… Meet tragic captains, foolhardy mutineers, and some of the earliest trans-Atlantic travellers in our Shipwreck Treasures exhibit. Discover castaway stories, mystery wrecks, important archaeological wrecks or search for wrecks connected to your community. Very little now remains of the ships that were wrecked on the island: a shoe buckle, a few coins, ship name boards, ti… The four-masted, iron hull barque Crofton Hall, wrecked on the northeast bar of Sable Island, 1898. next . previous. previous. Before the colonization of Nova Scotia, the shores of Miꞌkmaꞌki—the ancestral and enduring territory of the Mi’kmaq—were treacherous and temptingly rich in resources. HALIFAX—Beneath the choppy waves off Nova Scotia’s rugged coast are thousands of shipwreck sites sprinkled with lost treasure: centuries-old … Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia, VOL 2 Paperback – January 1, 1975 by Jack Zinck (Author) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Cape Bonnie. next . Photographer: Dartmouth Photographic Lab. The tug was run down by the Norsk freighter in Bedford Basin, 6 July 1943 and sank the next day. Before the colonization of Nova Scotia, the shores of Miꞌkmaꞌki—the ancestral and enduring territory of the Mi’kmaq—were treacherous and temptingly rich in resources. Come for an hour or stay for the day. The Cape Bonnie lying on a reef off Woody Island, Lower Prospect, Halifax County. Meet the enemies of high-seas researchers: storms, ocean currents and microorganisms. Erg. Date: 1943. next "Tug Erg sunk Bedford Basin, 19 lost, shown after being raised from bottom." Across four centuries, the people who live here have depended on the ocean for the harvest it provides, the coastal and international trade which it facilitates, and the land-based industries which have grown up around its presence and potential. next . Eleven days later, the captain decided to steam to Halifax, the nearest port, because the vessel's coal supply was running low. An even more exciting version with an interactive quiz and maps which zoom into the Nova Scotia coastline is available for visitors in a kiosk in the Shipwreck Exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in downtown Halifax. The Atlantic lies southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia and east of Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia at the south end of Marrs Island. Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is frequently described as having 'a culture shaped by the sea.' Out of curiosity, he went searching for the lights and discovered a clearing on the southeastern end of the island. Titanic Passenger, Crew & Victim Lists Artifacts & Links. Nearby towns include Lower Prospect and Terence Bay. 750 troops perished — about a quarter of them taken by oceanic whitetip sharks. The depth of the wreck varies, being at average around 50 feet below the surface. RMS Atlantic was a transatlantic ocean liner of the White Star Line that operated between Liverpool, United Kingdom, and New York City, United States. The map on the right shows the distribution around the coastline of Nova Scotia. On November 28th, 1942, the British troopship Nova Scotia was torpedoed by a U boat 50km off Cape St. Lucia, South Africa. Tour the harbours and shores of our province this summer from below sea level this season by joining a chartered scuba tour of the surreal shipwrecks we’ve listed below. Pages in category "Shipwrecks of the Nova Scotia coast" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. Nova Scotia is well known for it’s colourful seafaring history, complete with fireside lore of pirates, pillaging and hidden treasures. The shipwreck hasn’t ever been touched since its discovery. SS … Wreck positions are approximate. Striking Discoveries Royal Navy deserters in Nova Scotia: 1745-1812. Since 1583 there have been over 350 recorded shipwrecks on Sable Island. Where the Land Meets the Sea: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia. During the ship's 19th voyage, on 1 April 1873, she struck rocks and sank off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, killing at least 535 people. Discover castaway stories, mystery wrecks, important archaeological wrecks or search for wrecks connected to your community. Nova Scotia (/ ˌ n oʊ v ə ˈ s k oʊ ʃ ə / NOH-və SKOH-shə) is a province in eastern Canada. The wrecks in this database date from 1583 to 1999. As the waters warm up and summer approaches, divers from all over the world flock to Nova Scotia, hoping to discover virgin shipwrecks off our shores and looking to explore the popular wrecks we have discovered! Canadian Edition A report about the lives of LGBT seafarers in Canada Prince Nova - 1959: 1959-07-06: Wrecked: Pictou, moored at pier Milton - 1959: 1959-08-18: … Shipwrecks are common in the Bay of Fundy, often accompanying stories of fleeing Captains and abandoned cargo. Website developed and maintained by Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage Contact Us Social Media, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Publications, Desertion and the North American squadron of the Royal Navy, 1745-1812, Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage. On the Rocks: Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Coast of Nova Scotia Mermaid - 1843: 1843-01-01: Wrecked: Owls Head Mermaid - 1933: 1933-08-21: Stranded: Neils Harbour Merpaco 12 - 1962: 1962-05-11: Wrecked: Brooklyn, Bowater Mersey Paper Co. Ltd. wharf Merrill - 1862: 1862-01-01: Wrecked: Chegoggin Point Merrimac - 1919: 1919-11-09: Foundered: Halifax Harbour Merrimac - 1999: 1999-07-27: Grounded: Sable Island With a population of 923,598 as of 2016, it is the most populous of Canada's four Atlantic provinces.It is the country's second-most densely populated province and second-smallest province by area, both after neighbouring Prince Edward Island. Shipwrecks – Pirates Sable Island Nova Scotia says: February 24, 2016 at 7:26 am Sable Island’s history is filled with mystery, intrigue, pirates, wreckers, and lost treasures of gold and silver. In Depth Sable Island: Shipwrecks at the graveyard of the Atlantic Sable Island is often called the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" and for … Ships from all over the world and from four centuries wait for you. An Irish famine ship which was holed by ice between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. 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