Bahia
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Bahia
was a paddle steamer built in iron in Glasgow by Stephen
& Sons as build number 144 and was launched
10.February 1872. She sailed for the Brazilian company
Brazilian Navigation Company in Rio de Janeiro until she
collided with the steamer Pirapama outside Recife in March
1887. In the accident 37 people perished and Pirapama was
later blamed for the accident. Also see the wreck of Pirapama. The remains of Bahia rest
today on a depth of 18 to 25 meter approx twelve nautical
miles outside the island of Itamaraca.
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 Picture: Drawing of what is believed to be Bahia Unknown illustrator  Last updated: September 2019 |
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