Built in Alexandria Bay, NY, this wooden vessel showcased the artistry of its construction. Join us as we uncover its dimensions, explore its power, and witness its final fate in the depths of Lake Ontario.
Measuring 36′ in length, 11′ in beam, and 3′ in depth, the ROVER was a remarkable sloop with a single mast and a single deck. With a gross tonnage and net tonnage both standing at 7, this vessel navigated the waters with grace and agility.
However, its tale took a fateful turn on November 19, 1915, when the ROVER encountered a powerful storm near Galloo Island in Lake Ontario. Overwhelmed by the tempestuous forces of nature, the sloop found itself stranded and wrecked in the treacherous shallows. The unfortunate event sealed the fate of the ROVER, leaving it forever entwined with the depths of Lake Ontario.
Sources
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1897 Blue Book of American Shipping
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes Website
