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A.G. Ryan (1880)

Explore the wreck of the A.G. Ryan, a wooden schooner lost in 1880 near Captain John’s Island in the Bay of Quinte.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: A.G. Ryan
  • Type: Schooner
  • Year Built:
  • Builder:
  • Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
  • Registered Tonnage: 111 tons
  • Location: Captain John's Island, Bay of Quinte, Ontario
  • Original Owners: Kingston, Ontario

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The A.G. Ryan was a wooden schooner used for transporting cargo across Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte.

Description

The A.G. Ryan was primarily engaged in the local trade routes in Ontario, navigating between Kingston and various other ports on Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. The ship was part of the regional maritime economy, transporting cargo that supported the burgeoning industries around the lake and bay. It was recognized for its durability and consistent service, although detailed accounts of its early voyages remain sparse.

History

The A.G. Ryan’s ultimate sinking in 1880 near Captain John’s Island ended its years of operation.

Significant Incidents

  • The A.G. Ryan sank off Captain John’s Island due to an unknown cause. The schooner was completely lost, though no loss of life was reported.

Final Disposition

No records confirm the wreck’s current location or any salvage efforts.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and there are no confirmed reports of its location.

Resources & Links

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The A.G. Ryan remains a part of the maritime history of Lake Ontario, with its loss marking the end of an era for local trade routes.

Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record

This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.

Identification & Site Information:

  • Vessel Name: A.G. Ryan
  • Type: Schooner
  • Built: Date unknown
  • Gross Tonnage: 111 tons
  • Home Port: Kingston, Ontario

Vessel Description:

The A.G. Ryan was a wooden schooner used for transporting cargo across Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte.

History:

The A.G. Ryan schooner was primarily engaged in the local trade routes in Ontario, navigating between Kingston and various other ports on Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. The ship was part of the regional maritime economy, transporting cargo that supported the burgeoning industries around the lake and bay. It was recognized for its durability and consistent service, although detailed accounts of its early voyages remain sparse. The A.G. Ryan’s ultimate sinking in 1880 near Captain John’s Island ended its years of operation.

Final Disposition:

  • Location: Captain John’s Island, Bay of Quinte, Ontario
  • Date: October 1880
  • Incident: The A.G. Ryan sank off Captain John’s Island due to an unknown cause. The schooner was completely lost, though no loss of life was reported.

Located By & Date:

No records confirm the wreck’s current location or any salvage efforts.

Resources & Links:

•Great Lakes Ships Archive

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