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Novadoc

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Novadoc under steam
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Novadoc missing report
New York Times 3/6/1947
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Novadock missing crew list
from Canadian newspaper
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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.

Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name Novadoc
Other Names Former name Northton
Vessel Type Freighter (Canadian)
Owner Paterson Steamship Company
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 261' / 43' / 25'
Tonnage 2,250
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Steam / Screw
Cargo Gypsum
Built 1924 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
Date of Loss March 3, 1947 
Reason for Loss Disappeared in gale - same gale that wrecked the Oakey L. Alexander
Fatalities 24 (Entire Crew)
Location Last distress call:  Taking on water,  22 miles east of Portland, ME
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) Probably 400' or more
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition  
Diving Considerations  
Other Information The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a massive search for the Novadoc, but no wreckage, bodies or debris were ever found.
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