Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: ADA MEDORA
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1867
- Dimensions: Length X ft; Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 290 tons (approx. 263 metric tonnes)
- Location: Approximately one mile off Buffalo, New York
- Official Number: Not available
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The ADA MEDORA was a wooden-hulled schooner constructed in 1867, designed for bulk cargo transport across the Great Lakes. With a gross tonnage of 290 tons, she was typical of the mid-19th-century schooners that played a vital role in regional commerce, particularly in the lumber trade.
History
On October 6, 1906, the ADA MEDORA was navigating Lake Erie near Buffalo, New York, carrying a cargo of lumber. During a storm, while attempting to avoid a collision with the steamer UGANDA, she was driven onto the breakwater. The impact and subsequent pounding by waves led to her becoming a total loss. All seven crew members survived the incident.
Significant Incidents
- Stranded while avoiding collision with the steamer UGANDA during a storm.
Final Disposition
The ADA MEDORA was declared a total loss following the stranding. There is no record of salvage operations, and the remains were likely dismantled or submerged near the breakwater.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck of the ADA MEDORA has not been located or identified.
Resources & Links
References are being reviewed for this wreck.
The loss of the ADA MEDORA underscores the hazards faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes, particularly during adverse weather conditions. Her demise near Buffalo’s breakwater highlights the challenges of navigating congested waterways during storms.