Identification & Site Information:

•Vessel Name: Two Brothers

•Vessel Type: Schooner

•Date of Wreck: November 12, 1833

•Location: Suspected near Nine Mile Point, Lake Ontario

•Cause: Lost during a severe gale

Vessel Type Description:

The Two Brothers was a Schooner carrying wheat and apples, typical cargo for vessels trading across Lake Ontario. Schooners like this were vital for transporting goods between ports in the early 19th century.

History:

On November 12, 1833, the Two Brothers, under Captain Stevenson, sailed from Pultneyville bound for Oswego. The ship and its crew were lost during a severe gale that hit Lake Ontario. Debris, including a barrel of apples, the captain’s hat, and the tiller, were found ashore near Nine Mile Point, leading to fears that the vessel had sunk. Onboard were Captain John Stevenson, crew members Cephas Field and William Bastian, and passenger Amos Gloyed.

The Two Brothers carried 700 bushels of wheat belonging to Messrs. Taylor & Co., and the vessel was owned by Messrs. A. & B. Todd and Captain Stevenson.

Final Disposition:

The Two Brothers was presumed lost at sea, with no survivors or wreckage found beyond small floating debris.

Located By & Date:

No exact location of the wreck has been documented, and the vessel was considered lost after the storm.

NOTMARs & Advisories:

•Obstructions: The wreck was never found, so no navigational advisories were issued.

Current Condition & Accessibility:

The wreck of the Two Brothers has not been located, and its current condition remains unknown.

Resources & Links:

•Oswego Palladium, November 20, 1833.

•Oswego Free Press, December 4, 1833.

Keywords:

Two Brothers, Schooner, Lake Ontario, 1833, Nine Mile Point, Storm, Shipwreck, Maritime History

This report summarizes the tragic loss of the Two Brothers, a Schooner that disappeared during a storm on Lake Ontario. The wreck serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by early mariners.