The Sir Charles Metcalf, a schooner built in 1851, had a significant history in the maritime industry. Constructed in Milford, Ontario, the vessel was made of wood and featured a single deck. It was built by H. Metcalf and originally owned by the same, with Milford serving as its homeport.
The schooner was equipped with two masts and had a power capacity that allowed for efficient sailing. Throughout its operational years, the Sir Charles Metcalf underwent changes in ownership and tonnage. In 1854, it had a tonnage of 150 tons, which was reduced to 126 tons by 1860 when it was owned by J. Doyle of Kingston, Ontario.
Tragically, on October 11, 1861, the Sir Charles Metcalf met its final fate. While sailing on Lake Ontario out of Northport, Prince Edward County, Ontario, the vessel foundered near Main Duck Island. It was carrying a cargo of 194 tons of coal at the time of the incident. The exact cause of the foundering remains unknown.
