Magdala (1882)
Identification & Site Information:
•Vessel Name: Magdala
•Vessel Type: Schooner
•Date of Disappearance: December 5, 1882
•Location: Last known to have left Oswego, bound for Whitby, Ontario
Vessel Type Description:
The Magdala was a 165-ton schooner built in Quebec in 1868. She measured 105 feet in length, with a beam of 25.3 feet and a depth of 9.4 feet. Her home port was Quebec, and she was owned by George Farewell of Oshawa, Ontario.
History:
The Magdala departed Oswego on Tuesday, December 5, 1882, bound for Whitby, Ontario. She was not heard from again, and fears quickly grew for her safety. The vessel disappeared during a dangerous time for navigation, with winter storms and harsh lake conditions.
Final Disposition:
The Magdala was never recovered, and all hands were presumed lost. The fate of the vessel remains a mystery, with no survivors or wreckage found.
Located By & Date:
The vessel’s wreck was never found, and no further reports surfaced after her disappearance in December 1882.
Notmars & Advisories:
No detailed navigation warnings were issued at the time of her loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility:
The Magdala remains lost, with no known attempts to locate the wreck in modern times.
Resources & Links:
•Great Lakes Marine Scrapbook, December 1882.
Keywords:
Magdala, Schooner, 1882, Oswego, Lake Ontario, Shipwreck, Maritime History
This report covers the mysterious disappearance of the Magdala in December 1882, marking another tragic loss on Lake Ontario.
