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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.
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| Vessel Name | Turkish Empire |
| Other Names | Built as Istanboul |
| Vessel Type | Square-Rigged Ship (3 masts) |
| Owner | Stewart Brothers, London |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 229' / 37' / |
| Tonnage | 1,600 |
| Hull Construction | Composite (iron frames and wood planking) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Timber |
| Built | 1856 at West Hartlepool, UK |
| Date of Loss | March 7, 1879 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded at night in gale and quickly broke up |
| Fatalities | 7 (6 crewmen were rescued) |
| Location | Off East shore of Big Duck Island (Great Duck Island), Grand Manan |
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| Wreck Condition | Probably completely gone |
| Diving Considerations | Caution - currents are very strong around Grand Manan |
| Other Information | Last
Trip - St. John, NB to Dublin, Ireland For more information on Grand Manan and its shipwrecks, see our Grand Manan page. |
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 Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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