Here is the formalized and polished entry for the Carminia (also known as Dan or Carmana):

IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

•Type of Wreck: Wooden Screw Steamer (Propeller Vessel)

•Other Names: Dan, Carmana

•Location: North shore of the Bay of Quinte near Belleville, Ontario, Lake Ontario

•Dimensions:

•Length: 90 ft (27.4 m)

•Beam: 15 ft (4.6 m)

•Depth: 5 ft (1.5 m)

•Gross Tonnage: 56 tons

•Net Tonnage: 38 tons (some sources note 40 tons)

•Site Status: Destroyed by fire in 1902

VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION

The Carminia, constructed in 1889 by Louis Braulac in Sorel, Quebec, was a small wooden screw Steamer featuring a single Deck and round Stern. The vessel was powered by a high and low-pressure double compound steam screw engine rated at 17 horsepower, manufactured by R.O. Bellerose. Its design was well-suited for navigating the inland waterways of Quebec and Ontario, making it an ideal vessel for transporting goods and passengers in the late 19th century.

HISTORY

The Carminia had an eventful and tragic operational life. After its construction, the vessel was first registered in Montreal, Quebec, in 1889. By 1890, it was under the ownership of W.H. Glendenning, but its registry was closed in Montreal by October 1891.

In 1892, the vessel was purchased by Thomas S. Carman of Belleville, Ontario, and re-registered in Belleville under the name Carmana(Official Number: 92559). Despite its name change, the vessel retained its original dimensions and engine specifications.

Unfortunately, the Carminia met a fiery demise in the Bay of Quinte, near Belleville, in September or October 1902. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but it marked the end of the vessel’s operational life. The registry for the Carminia remained open until November 26, 1914, when it was officially closed, indicating a prolonged period of dormancy after its destruction.

FINAL DISPOSITION

The Carminia was destroyed by fire in the Bay of Quinte in 1902, resulting in the vessel’s complete loss. Its wreckage is believed to rest along the north shore of the Bay of Quinte, though the exact location remains undocumented.

NOTMARs & ADVISORIES

No specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) exist for the Carminia wreck site. Mariners and divers are advised to exercise caution when navigating or exploring the Bay of Quinte due to potential underwater hazards.

LOCATED BY & DATE

The wreck of the Carminia has not been precisely located. Its remains are presumed to lie along the north shore of the Bay of Quinte, where it was last seen burning and sinking in 1902.

RESOURCES & LINKS

•David Swayze Shipwreck File: Maritime History of the Great Lakes.

•Great Lakes Ships Database: Comprehensive vessel histories.

•Maritime History of the Great Lakes: Historical records for vessels like the Carminia.

KEYWORDS

Carminia, Dan, Carmana, Wooden Screw Steamer, Lake Ontario Shipwreck, Bay of Quinte, 1902 Shipwreck, Canadian Maritime History.

ANALYSIS

The history of the Carminia highlights the vulnerabilities of small steam-powered vessels navigating the Great Lakes and surrounding waterways in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From its construction and initial registration to its eventual fiery destruction, the vessel’s story is both poignant and emblematic of the risks inherent in early maritime operations. The Carminia’s loss in the Bay of Quinte adds an air of mystery to its legacy, making it a compelling subject for maritime historians and shipwreck enthusiasts alike.