History
Located in Terence Bay, southwest of Halifax, the SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park commemorates the tragic sinking of the SS Atlantic in 1873, one of the worst marine disasters before the Titanic.
Landmark
The park includes interpretive panels, memorials, and walking trails leading to the mass grave site of the victims. It tells the story of how local residents performed heroic rescues in freezing conditions.
Legacy
This site, though outside the city centre, is an essential heritage destination for maritime history enthusiasts, preserving the memory of courage and compassion on Nova Scotia’s rugged coast.
Location: 44.4656569, -63.7105759
Tags:
– House Number: 178
– Postal Code: B3T 1Y5
– Province: Nova Scotia
– Leisure: Park
– Name: SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park
– Tourism: attraction
– Website: https://www.ssatlantic.com/
– Street: Sandy Cove Road
– City: Terence Bay