The Milan was a schooner that was built in 1845 at Three Mile Bay, New York. It had a length of 92 feet, a beam of 20 feet, and a depth of 0 feet. The vessel had two masts and was constructed using wood as the primary hull material. Its tonnage, according to the old measurement system, was 147.
The schooner operated in various locations and engaged in different activities throughout its history. It was enrolled in Oswego, New York, from 1845 to 1848. In November 1845, the Milan was involved in a collision with the schooner Sylph near Buffalo Harbor, New York. It ran a route between Cleveland and Buffalo, transporting grain in 1848. However, on November 4, 1848, it collided with the schooner Florence at Buffalo on Lake Erie.
The final fate of the Milan occurred on October 11, 1849, when it sprang a leak and sank in Lake Ontario, approximately 5 miles off Oak Orchard. The vessel was carrying a cargo of 1,000 barrels of salt and was bound for Cleveland from Oswego. The crew members managed to escape in a small boat and reached the shore safely. The wreck of the Milan was later discovered in the lake at a depth of 200 feet.
At the time of its loss, the Milan was owned by Captain Richardson. The value of the vessel and its cargo was estimated at $5,000. The sinking of the Milan marked the end of its seafaring journey, leaving behind a historical record of its activities and the unfortunate circumstances that led to its demise.
