JESSIE WOODS #
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION:
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- Name: JESSIE WOODS
- Port of Registry: Likely Niagara or a nearby port
- Owner: Niagara Harbor and Dock Company
- Captain: Capt. Wheeler, Capt. Burgess
- Vessel Type: Schooner
- Tonnage: 150 tons
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION:
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- JESSIE WOODS was a large schooner, typical of the early 19th century, used for transporting various goods including marble, glass, agricultural implements, and other commodities along the Great Lakes.
HISTORY:
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- Built by the Niagara Harbor and Dock Company, JESSIE WOODS played a significant role in the commerce of the Great Lakes, carrying diverse cargoes. The vessel was involved in coastal trade and was a common sight in ports like Niagara and Scarborough.
FINAL DISPOSITION:
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- The schooner was wrecked at Scarboro Heights (now Scarborough) on Lake Ontario. The cargo, including marble slabs, was partially salvaged, with some of the marble still being discovered on local beaches and used in structures like the Scarborough War Memorial. The vessel broke up before it could be refloated.
LOCATED BY & DATE:
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- The wreck site is on the shoreline near Scarboro Heights, though the exact remains may not be easily identifiable.
NOTMARs & ADVISORIES:
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- Potential hazards include remnants of the wreck and marble slabs on the beach.
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