The schooner Montgomery, built in 1847 at Ohio City (Cleveland), Ohio, had a rich history that unfortunately came to a tragic end. Constructed by Sandford & Moses, the vessel was initially owned by D. Howe and others, with subsequent ownership by D.N. Barney & Co as part of the Reindeer Line.
Powered by two masts, the Montgomery had a length of 113 feet 2 inches, a beam of 25 feet 3 inches, and a depth of 10 feet 6.5 inches. It had a tonnage of 248 51/95 (old style). However, its final fate loomed near Nicholson Island in Lake Ontario in November 1856.
While carrying a cargo of 12,000 bushels of wheat from Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Oswego, New York, the Montgomery encountered a fierce storm that led to its demise. The schooner went ashore and ultimately broke up, bringing an end to its journey. The loss was significant, including both the vessel and its cargo.
Throughout its history, the Montgomery had changed ownership. In 1847, it was enrolled in Cleveland, Ohio, at a cost of $9,920, as part of the Reindeer Line. By July 18, 1851, it was owned by A.H. Barney and R.H. Blue of Cleveland. It was later enrolled in Buffalo, New York, in 1853. Finally, at the time of its wrecking in Lake Ontario in November 1856, the Montgomery was under the ownership of E.A. Bruce from Chicago, Illinois.abadie
