Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: ANNETTE DAVIS
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1864
- Builder: H. Vantine, Port Bruce, Ontario
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 81 tons (old measurement)
- Location: Port Stanley, Ontario, Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not specified
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The ANNETTE DAVIS was a wooden schooner constructed in 1864 by H. Vantine in Port Bruce, Ontario. With a tonnage of 81 tons, she was designed for cargo transport, primarily engaged in the lumber trade across the Great Lakes. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
On October 21, 1873, the ANNETTE DAVIS was navigating Lake Erie, bound for Port Stanley, Ontario, carrying a cargo of lumber and staves. During her voyage, she encountered a severe storm and was driven ashore, striking the west pier at Port Stanley. The impact caused the vessel to break apart. There are indications that the vessel may have been salvaged or recovered, but specific details regarding any salvage operations are not documented. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Significant Incidents
- October 21, 1873: The ANNETTE DAVIS was lost during a storm while navigating Lake Erie.
Final Disposition
The ANNETTE DAVIS was declared a total loss following the storm. There are no records indicating the extent of salvage operations or recovery efforts subsequent to the incident. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil – The wreck of the ANNETTE DAVIS has not been definitively located or confirmed in modern times.
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The loss of the ANNETTE DAVIS underscores the perils faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her wreck at Port Stanley, Ontario, serves as a testament to the challenges of maritime navigation in the region, particularly the risks posed by sudden and severe storms. (Alchem Incorporated)
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