Wreck of the SS Hungarian (1860)

The Canadian Royal Mail steamer SS Hungarian, an Allan Line vessel launched in 1858, was wrecked on Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, in February 1860. Departing Liverpool for Portland, Maine, the ship struck Cape Ledge on the night of February 19, resulting in the total loss of all persons aboard.

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Background and detail

Background. SS Hungarian was a transatlantic steamship of the Canadian Allan Line, launched in 1858 and completed in 1859. Built by William Denny and Brothers, she began her maiden voyage from Liverpool to Quebec in May 1859. The vessel was operating on a route from the British Isles to the United States when the disaster occurred.

Voyage. On February 8, 1860, the steamer departed Liverpool for Portland, Maine, under Captain Thomas Jones. She called at Queenstown, Ireland, departing on February 9. The ship was navigating the Atlantic coast when she encountered severe conditions near Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, leading to the catastrophic wreck on the night of February 19.

Wreck. The SS Hungarian struck Cape Ledge on the west side of Cape Sable Island. The collision resulted in the total loss of life, with all persons aboard perishing. The event is recorded as a disastrous wreck in Nova Scotia in 1860, marking the end of the vessel's service.

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