Identification & Site Information #
Vessel Type Description #
The Frank Morris was a wooden schooner scow, a type of flat-bottomed vessel used for transporting cargo in shallow waters. These vessels were particularly suited for carrying heavy and bulky cargoes like gravel, which the Frank Morris was carrying at the time of its wreck.
History #
On December 5, 1887, the Frank Morris was blown ashore and wrecked at Point Pelee, Ontario, during a storm. The vessel, carrying a cargo of gravel, was no match for the severe weather conditions. The crew of five managed to survive the wreck by drifting to shore on a broken spar, a testament to their resilience in the face of disaster.
Final Disposition #
- Date of Loss: December 5, 1887
- Cause of Loss: Blown ashore during a storm
- Salvage Operations: None reported
Tags #
- Shipwreck
- Schooner Scow
- Point Pelee
- Lake Erie
- Maritime History
- Storm
Conclusion #
The Frank Morris is one of many vessels lost to the fierce storms that can suddenly arise on the Great Lakes. The survival of the crew, despite the loss of the vessel, is a fortunate outcome in an otherwise tragic event.
