NIMROD

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The Nimrod, a schooner built in 1873, was a vessel with a rich history. Constructed in Toledo, Ohio, by Bailey Brothers, it was made of wood and had a single deck. With three masts, the Nimrod was a sturdy and capable sailing vessel.

Measuring 172 feet in length, 32 feet in beam, and 13 feet in depth, the schooner had a gross tonnage of 559. It was a vessel designed for transporting goods, and its final cargo before its demise was wheat.

Tragically, on November 9, 1874, the Nimrod met its fate in a collision. The incident occurred approximately 10 miles offshore, east of Port Stanley, in Lake Erie. The schooner sank as a result of the collision with another vessel, the schooner Michigan. However, the crew members aboard the Nimrod were fortunate to be rescued by the schooner Grantham.

The sinking of the Nimrod serves as a testament to the unpredictable and dangerous nature of maritime transportation during that era. Despite its unfortunate end, the Nimrod’s history as a sailing vessel highlights the significant role that schooners played in trade and commerce during the late 19th century.