Identification & Site Information
- Vessel Name: Frank Morris
- Vessel Type: Schooner Scow
- Depth: Not specified (Blown ashore)
- Location: Point Pelee, Ontario
- Coordinates: Not specified
- Year Built: Not specified
- Built At: Not specified
- Hull Materials: Wood
- Builder: Not specified
- Original Owner: Not specified
- Dimensions:
- Length: Not specified
- Beam (Width): Not specified
- Depth: Not specified
- Gross Tonnage: 52 tons
- Net Tonnage: Not specified
Vessel Type Description
The Frank Morris was a wooden Schooner scow, a type of flat-bottomed vessel used for transporting cargo in shallow waters. These vessels were particularly suited for carrying heavy and bulky cargoes like gravel, which the Frank Morris was carrying at the time of its wreck.
History
On December 5, 1887, the Frank Morris was blown ashore and wrecked at Point Pelee, Ontario, during a storm. The vessel, carrying a cargo of gravel, was no match for the severe weather conditions. The crew of five managed to survive the wreck by drifting to shore on a broken spar, a testament to their resilience in the face of disaster.
Final Disposition
- Date of Loss: December 5, 1887
- Cause of Loss: Blown ashore during a storm
- Salvage Operations: None reported
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Conclusion
The Frank Morris is one of many vessels lost to the fierce storms that can suddenly arise on the Great Lakes. The survival of the crew, despite the loss of the vessel, is a fortunate outcome in an otherwise tragic event.
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