SS Atlantic

The SS Atlantic was a passenger liner ferrying travelers and immigrants from Europe to North America. In 1873 the vessel sank off the coast of Lower Prospect, taking the lives of over 500 passengers and crew. In the SS Atlantic Park is the gravesite of 277 passengers, an Interpretation Centre telling the history of the event, and a craft shop and refreshments for the convenience of the visitors.

In 1998 local citizens of Terence Bay and Lower Prospect organized the SS Atlantic Heritage Park Society.  The Society's  intentions were to preserve the resting place of 277 victims of the sinking of the SS Atlantic in 1873.  However, over the years, the Society's successes far surpassed their initial intentions.  Near the mass burial site in Terence Bay, there is now a boardwalk that wraps around the coastline, and a gazebo.  The area around the old memorial to the victims has been landscaped and interpretive panels have been installed.  An Interpretation Centre was completed in 2002 containing a small museum of artifacts from the SS Atlantic, interpretive panels and a craft shop.  The Centre also houses a  gift shop featuring items created by Nova Scotia artisans.   Refreshments are available as well as washroom facilities.

Website: www.ssatlantic.com