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Wreck at Cape Pine
- When
- 10 November 1816
- Where
- Cape Pine, Newfoundland
Harpooner was wrecked on 10 November 1816 at Cape Pine, Newfoundland, resulting in the loss of 208 of the 385 people on board.
The troop transport Harpooner, commanded by Master Bryant, was wrecked at Cape Pine, the most southerly point in Newfoundland. The disaster caused significant loss of life, with 208 deaths recorded among the 385 people on board.
Sources
- Harpooner (1769 ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-15
- Cape Pine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-20
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