Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: AGNES E. MARSILLIOT
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1840
- Builder: Augustus Jones, Black River, Ohio
- Dimensions: 88 ft (26.8 m); Beam: 21 ft (6.4 m); Depth of hold: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 129 tons (approx. 117 metric tonnes)
- Location: Approximately 7 miles below Port Stanley, Ontario
- Official Number: None
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Two-masted
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden two-masted schooner (Shotline Diving).
Description
Originally constructed as the brig TOM CORWIN in 1840, the vessel was later converted into a schooner and renamed AGNES E. MARSILLIOT. Measuring 88 feet in length with a beam of 21 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a gross tonnage of 129 tons. As a schooner, she was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes, utilizing her two-masted rig for efficient sailing. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
By 1860, the AGNES E. MARSILLIOT had experienced significant wear and damage, including from a previous fire. Despite her compromised condition, she was purchased by a new skipper who aimed to return her to service. On September 24, 1860, while navigating Lake Erie approximately 7 miles below Port Stanley, Ontario, the vessel encountered a sudden storm. The schooner capsized and sank, resulting in the loss of two crew members. The incident underscores the perils of operating aging and damaged vessels on the Great Lakes, especially during unpredictable weather conditions. (Alchem Incorporated)
Significant Incidents
- September 24, 1860: The AGNES E. MARSILLIOT capsized and sank during a storm on Lake Erie, resulting in the loss of two crew members.
Final Disposition
The AGNES E. MARSILLIOT was declared a total loss following the storm-induced sinking. There are no records indicating salvage operations, and the vessel’s remains have not been documented.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck of the AGNES E. MARSILLIOT has not been located or identified.
Resources & Links
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The sinking of the AGNES E. MARSILLIOT highlights the challenges faced by maritime operations on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly concerning vessel maintenance and the risks of severe weather. The loss serves as a historical example of the importance of seaworthiness and preparedness in maritime ventures.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: AGNES E. MARSILLIOT
- Former Names: Built as brig TOM CORWIN; also recorded as A. E. MARSILLIOT
- Official Number: None
- Date Built and Launched: 1840, by Augustus Jones, Black River, Ohio
- Measurements:
- Length: 88 feet (26.8 metres)
- Beam: 21 feet (6.4 metres)
- Depth: 8 feet (2.4 metres)
- Gross Tonnage: 129 tons (approx. 117 metric tonnes)
- Date Lost: September 24, 1860
- Cause: Storm
- Cargo at Time of Loss: None
- Place of Loss: Approximately 7 miles (11.3 kilometres) below Port Stanley, Ontario, Lake Erie
- Loss of Life: 2(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, Alchem Incorporated)
Vessel Type
Wooden two-masted schooner(Shotline Diving).
Description
Originally constructed as the brig TOM CORWIN in 1840, the vessel was later converted into a schooner and renamed AGNES E. MARSILLIOT. Measuring 88 feet in length with a beam of 21 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a gross tonnage of 129 tons. As a schooner, she was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes, utilizing her two-masted rig for efficient sailing.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
By 1860, the AGNES E. MARSILLIOT had experienced significant wear and damage, including from a previous fire. Despite her compromised condition, she was purchased by a new skipper who aimed to return her to service. On September 24, 1860, while navigating Lake Erie approximately 7 miles below Port Stanley, Ontario, the vessel encountered a sudden storm. The schooner capsized and sank, resulting in the loss of two crew members. The incident underscores the perils of operating aging and damaged vessels on the Great Lakes, especially during unpredictable weather conditions. (Alchem Incorporated)
Final Disposition
The AGNES E. MARSILLIOT was declared a total loss following the storm-induced sinking. There are no records indicating salvage operations, and the vessel’s remains have not been documented.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, the wreck of the AGNES E. MARSILLIOT has not been located or identified.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no current navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck site of the AGNES E. MARSILLIOT near Port Stanley, Ontario.(Alchem Incorporated)
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The sinking of the AGNES E. MARSILLIOT highlights the challenges faced by maritime operations on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly concerning vessel maintenance and the risks of severe weather. The loss serves as a historical example of the importance of seaworthiness and preparedness in maritime ventures.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: AGNES E. MARSILLIOT, Lake Erie shipwreck, Port Stanley, 1860 storm, wooden schooner
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters, Wooden Schooners
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically rigged fore-and-aft, used for cargo transport.
- Brig: A sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts.
- Capsize: When a vessel overturns in the water.
- Gross Tonnage: A measure of the overall internal volume of a vessel.(Shotline Diving)
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