Flora L. Baines (1879)
Identification & Site Information:
•Vessel Name: Flora L. Baines
•Vessel Type: Tug (Towboat)
•Year of Build: 1874
•Location: Off Oakville, Ontario, Lake Ontario
•Date of Wreck: September 13, 1879
•Cause: Foundered (no cargo onboard)
Vessel Type Description:
The Flora L. Baines was a small wooden tugboat built for towing operations, measuring 31.3 feet in length.
History:
In 1878, the tugboat was owned by Edward Baines of Toronto. On September 13, 1879, the Flora L. Baines foundered off the coast of Oakville, Ontario in Lake Ontario. The vessel was not carrying any cargo at the time of its sinking.
Final Disposition:
The Flora L. Baines sank due to foundering, and no salvage or recovery efforts have been documented.
Current Condition & Accessibility:
The wreck’s condition is unknown, and no detailed exploration has been reported.
Resources & Links:
•Collection of C. Patrick Labadie
•Steamboat Era in the Muskokas by Richard Tatley
Keywords:
Flora L. Baines, Tugboat, Oakville, Lake Ontario, Shipwreck, Foundered, 1879, Maritime History
