Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Ann Mackenzie
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1848
- Builder: Sydenham (now Owen Sound), Ontario, Canada
- Dimensions: Length: 100 ft (30.5 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: Not documented
- Location: Not documented
- Coordinates: Not available
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Not documented
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Two-masted wooden schooner
Description
The Ann Mackenzie was a 100-foot (30.5-meter) wooden schooner constructed in 1848 in Sydenham, now known as Owen Sound, Ontario. Specific details regarding her beam, depth, tonnage, and rigging are not documented.
History
Launched in 1848, the Ann Mackenzie embarked on a notable voyage from Georgian Bay to England and subsequently to Argentina. This transatlantic journey was remarkable for a vessel of her type and era, reflecting the maritime ambitions and capabilities of Canadian shipbuilders and sailors in the mid-19th century. The specific purposes of her voyages, cargo details, and operational history remain undocumented.
Significant Incidents
- No documented incidents related to the loss or operational history of the Ann Mackenzie.
Final Disposition
There is no available information regarding the final disposition of the Ann Mackenzie. Details about her decommissioning, wrecking, or scrapping are not documented in accessible historical records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Ann Mackenzie‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The Ann Mackenzie serves as a historical example of the schooners that operated on the Great Lakes and undertook transatlantic voyages in the mid-19th century. Her construction in Sydenham and subsequent journey to England and Argentina highlight the maritime history and shipbuilding capabilities of Ontario during that era.
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