History #
The Brandywine in this instance was a sloop, built in 1834 at Mt. Clemens, Michigan. It had a length of 60 feet 6 inches, a beam of 18 feet 1 inch, and a depth of 4 feet 11 inches. The vessel had a tonnage of approximately 46 45/95 tons.
On March 2, 1859, the sloop Brandywine was moored at the Wilson & Allison dock in Detroit, Michigan. During that night, the vessel was cut through by ice, causing it to sink. The Brandywine was loaded with stone and lime at the time of the accident.
Ownership and Loss:
The sloop was owned by F. Allison, who was part of the firm Wilson & Allison. The loss resulting from the sinking was estimated to be around $1,200, and there was no insurance coverage for the vessel. Mr. Allison expressed intentions to raise the Brandywine as soon as possible.
Final Disposition:
The sinking occurred at the Wilson & Allison dock in Detroit, situated on the Detroit River. The Brandywine, laden with limestone, sank as a result of the ice damage.
The details provided in this response pertain to the sloop Brandywine, which is a different vessel from the earlier mentioned Brandywine schooner that sank in 1842 on Lake Erie.
