History
The SS Atlantic Monument in Terence Bay commemorates the 1873 shipwreck of the SS Atlantic, one of the worst maritime disasters before the Titanic. More than 550 lives were lost when the steamship struck rocks near Halifax’s coast.
Landmark
The monument stands near the mass grave and interpretive park, honouring both the victims and the local residents who rescued survivors in freezing conditions.
Heritage
This coastal memorial, maintained by local volunteers, preserves the story of compassion, tragedy, and courage that defines Nova Scotia’s maritime past.
Location: 44.4658045, -63.7106154
Tags:
– Historic Significance: monument
– Name: SS Atlantic Monument