History #
The Allegan was a wooden two-masted schooner that was built in Chaumont, New York, in 1835 or 1836. It had a length of 76 feet, a beam of 20 feet, and a depth of 8 feet. The vessel had a tonnage of approximately 100 tons.
On November 1856, the Allegan met its unfortunate fate near Presqu’ile, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. It went ashore during a storm and became a total loss. The hull of the schooner, as well as its cargo of wheat, had a combined value of $11,500, which was covered by insurance.
The last recorded owners of the Allegan were Hopkins and Harken of Oswego, New York, up until April 1856. However, the vessel’s final owners and homeport were not specified in the available information.
Throughout its history, the Allegan had various enrollments in different ports, including Oswego, New York; Detroit, Michigan; Sacketts Harbor; and Cape Vincent, New York. The vessel experienced incidents such as running aground and being stranded during gales.
In the winter of 1855-1856, the Allegan underwent a significant reconstruction and enlargement, although the specific dimensions of the rebuilt vessel were not recorded. Nonetheless, the unfortunate loss of the Allegan in 1856 marked the end of its sailing career.
