History #
The ADDA was a scow schooner built in 1857 by Herrick & Hayes in Fairport, Ohio. It had an official number of 1548. The vessel was constructed with wood and had one deck. It was initially owned by M.B. & L. Butler of Fairport, Ohio.
The scow schooner was equipped with two masts and had a tonnage of 109.76 (old style measurement). Throughout its history, the ownership of the Adda changed hands multiple times. It was owned by L.B. Coates of Cleveland in 1863, Saugatuck parties in Michigan in 1866, Chicago parties in Illinois in 1868, and George Halvorson in 1871.
The ADDA had several noteworthy incidents during its service. In April 1859, it struck the Cleveland West pier in Lake Erie, Ohio, resulting in damage. In May 1861, it went ashore in Pigeon Bay, Ontario, Lake Erie. In October 1862, it ran aground in Cleveland, Ohio, Lake Erie but managed to get free.
On August 28, 1872, the ADDA was wrecked, and no further details about the incident are available. The vessel met its unfortunate end during that event. It is worth mentioning that in June 1859, the ADDA was noted for being the first vessel to transport a cargo of lumber directly from the West to New England without transshipment. The cargo, consisting of walnut, cherry, and whitewood lumber, was destined for Providence, Rhode Island and was owned by Rufus Cheney of Whitewater, Wisconsin, and J. E. Stevens of St. Joseph, Michigan.
These details provide a glimpse into the history of the ADDA , a scow schooner that operated primarily in the Great Lakes region during the mid-19th century.
