The schooner NONESUCH, carrying a cargo of wood, met with a tragic fate on Lake Ontario. There are multiple reports of the incident, providing some additional details.
According to the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, the NONESUCH was completely lost on Lake Ontario, resulting in a property loss of $1,400. The incident occurred on January 28, 1858, as mentioned in the casualty list.
Another report from the Chicago Daily Press, listing casualties for 1857, states that the NONESUCH was lost opposite Stoney Creek, along with its cargo of wool. The owner of the schooner was identified as R. Wetherell from Hamilton.
A newspaper article in the Buffalo Daily Courier sheds more light on the incident. The NONESUCH was bound for a port, presumably the destination mentioned in the article, with a full cargo of wood. However, during the gale on Thursday, the 14th of the same month (specific month not mentioned), the schooner sprang a leak near the mouth of Stoney Creek. The crew’s attempts to stop the leak were unsuccessful, and the vessel eventually sank. Fortunately, the proximity to the shore allowed the crew to escape with their lives. However, they did not have a small boat to aid in their rescue. The NONESUCH belonged to Mr. R. Wetherel of Hamilton, and the article states that it will be a total wreck. The estimated loss resulting from the incident was $1,000, and unfortunately, none of it was covered by insurance.
Please note that the information provided is based on the available newspaper reports from that time, and there may be additional details or alternative accounts that are not mentioned here.
