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