Barclay (Scow Schooner)

General Information

• Type: Scow Schooner

• Length: 72.7 feet (22.2 meters)

• Beam: 18.8 feet (5.7 meters)

• Depth: 5 feet (1.5 meters)

• Tonnage:

• 69 tons (old style measurement)

• Gross Tonnage in 1866: 53.23 tons

• Construction: Wooden Hull, single Deck, two masts

• Year Built: 1857

• Location Built: Detroit, Michigan

• Official Number: 26834

• Builder:

• Disputed between J. McDermot and Sylvester Larned

Ownership History

• 1860: Owned by J. McAllister (Detroit, Michigan)

• 1863: Owned by Whitney & Sims (Lakeport, Michigan)

• 1866: Owned by F. Mannel (Port Huron, Michigan)

• October 26, 1866: Enrolled in Port Huron, Michigan, with ownership recorded as Nelson Little and William Brown (Port Huron)

Final Disposition

• Date Lost: February 15, 1868

• Details of Loss: Unknown

• Documents Surrendered: December 17, 1878, in Port Huron

References & Links

• David Swayze Shipwreck File

• Great Lake Ships

The Barclay, a small but versatile scow Schooner, reflects the utilitarian design typical of Great Lakes vessels of its era. Despite its modest size and tonnage, it underwent multiple ownership transitions, underscoring its value in maritime trade. Unfortunately, the circumstances of its loss remain shrouded in mystery, leaving its final chapter incomplete.