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similar to CanonburyThe 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 | Canonbury |
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| Vessel Type | Freighter |
| Owner | Watts, Ward & Co. (London) |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 258' / 35' / 21' |
| Tonnage | 1,080 NT |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | Sugar |
| Built | 1880 at Sunderland, England |
| Date of Loss | March 28, 1888 |
| Reason for Loss | Stranded on shoal in storm |
| Fatalities | 1 (23 crewmen survived) |
| Location | Off Nantucket (MA), Nantucket Shoals, 2 mi SE of Surfside Life Saving Station |
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| Other Information | Last Trip - Matanzas (Cuba) to Boston |
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