BLACKBIRD

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Little is known about the Blackbird’s official names or registration details. However, historical records suggest that the schooner was likely built in 1867 by R. Hooper in Wilkesport, Ontario. Constructed of wood, the Blackbird measured approximately 76 feet in length, 20 feet in beam, and had a depth of 6 feet. With a tonnage of 65, it was a modest-sized vessel capable of carrying an unknown cargo.

Tragically, the exact details regarding the Blackbird’s loss remain shrouded in mystery. The available sources indicate that the ship went missing under unknown circumstances. It is uncertain when and where the vessel disappeared, leaving maritime historians and researchers without definitive answers. According to Canadian records, the Blackbird’s documentation was surrendered as “out of existence,” but no specific date was provided.

Regrettably, the fate of the crew aboard the Blackbird was equally uncertain, as the sources do not provide any information regarding survivors or casualties. The cargo the schooner was carrying at the time of its disappearance also remains unknown, leaving historians with a void of information regarding the vessel’s final voyage.

The absence of concrete details about the Blackbird’s loss has led to speculation and various theories among maritime enthusiasts. Some speculate that the schooner may have encountered treacherous weather conditions, succumbing to a violent storm or running aground in a remote area of Lake Ontario. Others propose the possibility of foul play or a navigational error that resulted in the vessel straying off course. However, without substantial evidence, these theories remain speculative.