Site Description #
- Schooner Barge
- 15ffw
- 136f Length
- Garden Island
- 44¯12.018’N 76¯27.471’W
Dimensions: 136.9 x 25.6 x 11 352 GT 305 NT
In 1871, the Canadian schooner DENMARK found itself in a predicament when it ran aground at Eau Pt. on Friday night. The captain sought assistance in Buffalo to aid the vessel, which was laden with timber but had not sustained any damage thus far. The DENMARK, built in 1866 and rated A1, belonged to Calvin and Breck of Garden Island, Lake Ontario. Thankfully, the Revenue steamer GENERAL SHERMAN intervened and successfully released the schooner from its perilous condition.
Three years later, in September 1874, the DENMARK faced another misfortune on Lake Huron when it was dismasted, resulting in a property loss of $500. However, the vessel managed to remain afloat and endure the ordeal. Over time, the ownership of the DENMARK changed hands. In 1873, it was owned by John Fraser of Kingston, Ontario, and by 1878, E.A. Booth of Garden Island, Ontario, became the new owner. In 1879, ownership returned to Calvin and Breck of Kingston.
By 1886, the DENMARK was officially registered under Official Canada No. 72579 and had a tonnage of 305 tons. It was built in 1867 at Garden Island, Ontario, by Dexter D. Calvin & Breck. The vessel’s home port was Kingston, Ontario. However, its maritime journey was not without further incidents. On May 20, 1887, the DENMARK stranded on Simmon’s Reef in Lake Huron but was eventually released with the assistance of the tug SAUGATUCK. In 1890, the DENMARK was towed by the D.D. CALVIN from Cheboygan to Garden Island, further contributing to its eventful history on the Western Lakes.
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