Identification & Site Information

•Name: ANGELIQUE

•Construction Details:

•Type: Scow Schooner

•Builder: Joseph Renaud

•Place Built: Belle River, Ontario

•Date Built: 1863

•Measurements:

•Length: 53 feet (16.15 metres)

•Beam: 17 feet (5.18 metres)

•Depth: 3 feet (0.91 metres)

•Net Tonnage: 32 tons

•Ownership:

•Owner in 1877: Thomas Lucas, Maidstone

•Final Owner: Joseph Fecteau

•Date Lost: July 13, 1887

•Place of Loss: Ruthven, Ontario, Lake St. Clair

Vessel Type

Scow Schooner: A two-masted, flat-bothttps://shotlinediving.com/wp-content/uploads/52895851813_b64678c0f7_c.jpged sailing vessel designed for transporting cargo.

Description

The ANGELIQUE was a scow Schooner built in Belle River, Ontario, by Joseph Renaud in 1863. It was a small cargo vessel, featuring a single Deck and two masts. In 1877, it underwent partial reconstruction at Ruthven, Ontario, where it was fitted with new spars and other equipment to extend its operational life.

History

The vessel served primarily as a cargo carrier, transporting goods across Lake St. Clair. By 1877, it was owned by Thomas Lucas but later came under the ownership of Joseph Fecteau.

On its final voyage, the ANGELIQUE was transporting molding sand, a dense cargo that likely strained the aging vessel’s Hull. On July 13, 1887, the Hull gave way, causing the ship to leak and eventually sink in Ruthven, Ontario. At the time of its sinking, it was under the contract of Captain Ives, who faced a loss of $250 for the cargo. The vessel itself, valued at $1,000, was a Total Loss.

Final Disposition

The ANGELIQUE rests in Lake St. Clair, though its precise location is not widely documented. The vessel’s final resting place remains an artifact of Great Lakes maritime history.

Located By & Date Found

No formal records of discovery or salvage attempts are available for the ANGELIQUE.

NOTMARs & Advisories

The wreck poses no known hazards to navigation and is not marked on modern maritime charts.

Resources & Links

1.Great Lakes Ships Database: Vessel Archive

2.David Swayze Shipwreck File: Shipwreck Details

3.Maritime History of the Great Lakes: Historical Resource

Keywords & Categories

•Keywords: ANGELIQUE, scow Schooner, Lake St. Clair, shipwreck, maritime history

•Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Historical Vessels, Maritime Disasters

Conclusion

The ANGELIQUE is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by early Great Lakes vessels. Its sinking, attributed to Hull failure and the burden of heavy cargo, underscores the risks of maritime transport in the late 19th century. Despite its modest size, the ANGELIQUE holds a place in the broader history of Great Lakes commerce and navigation.