Burlington Vittoria, Wreck Baker
- War of 1812 Hull
- 25ffw
- Deadman’s Bay, St. Lawrence River
- N44 13 92 W76 27 10
The HMS Princess Charlotte, initially named Vittoria, was a fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy constructed in 1814 during the War of 1812. Built at the Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard in Kingston, Ontario, she was designed by George Record and overseen by Master shipwright John Goudie. Before her launch, she was renamed Princess Charlotte in April 1814. Commissioned at Oswego on May 5, 1814, under the command of Captain William Mulcaster, she served on Lake Ontario.
In 1816, the frigate underwent another name change and was renamed Burlington. She remained in ordinary status in 1817, indicating that she was placed in reserve and not actively used. During the 1830s, the ship met its unfortunate fate and sank in Deadman’s Bay. The exact circumstances surrounding its sinking are not specified.
The HMS Princess Charlotte, later known as HMS Burlington, played a role in the naval operations on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812. While her service history is limited, her presence on the lake contributed to the British naval forces’ efforts in the region.
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Shore Dive Rules to live by #
Rules to Shore Dive by #
- Pick up after yourselves and others if need be
- Take only pictures, memories, and trash off the bottom
- Many shore dive sites are busiest on weekends so plan ahead
- Remember you’re the ambassador for the sport when approached by onlookers and locals. Paying attention and being polite can lead to other opportunities and locations.
- Have fun and lots of it after all that’s why you are there just like underwater beware of others around you for both positive and negative experiences
- If you’re the guy with the camera, video, or go pro, take a minute to show those outside your group what’s underneath.
