The HMS CHARITY , a schooner built in 1770, holds a significant place in maritime history. The naming of a shoal in Lake Ontario. This British Navy vessel was constructed in Niagara, Ontario, with a wooden hull and a single deck. With two masts, the Harity boasted a tonnage of 70, following the old measurement system.
Regrettably, the HMS CHARITY met its demise when it was wrecked on what is now known as Charity Shoal. While the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, historical records indicate that the vessel succumbed to the perils of the sea.
