Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Belle of Buffalo
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not available
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Cape Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Official Number: Not located in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Belle of Buffalo was a schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the mid-19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, dimensions, and service history are scarce. However, her name suggests a likely origin or registration in Buffalo, New York, a prominent shipbuilding and maritime hub during that era.
History
While comprehensive records of the Belle of Buffalo‘s operational history are limited, her presence on the Great Lakes aligns with the period’s bustling maritime trade. Schooners were the workhorses of the lakes, transporting goods such as lumber, grain, and coal between burgeoning ports. The Belle of Buffalo would have been part of this vital network, contributing to the economic development of the region.
Significant Incidents
Final Disposition: In 1854, the Belle of Buffalo met her demise near Cape Penetanguishene on Georgian Bay. The circumstances surrounding her wreck remain undocumented in the available sources. Following her loss, she was succeeded by another schooner named Detroit, indicating the continuation of her trade route or service role.
Final Disposition
In 1854, the Belle of Buffalo met her demise near Cape Penetanguishene on Georgian Bay. The circumstances surrounding her wreck remain undocumented in the available sources. Following her loss, she was succeeded by another schooner named Detroit, indicating the continuation of her trade route or service role.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil return. No records found indicating the wreck has been located or surveyed.
Resources & Links
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The Belle of Buffalo serves as a testament to the numerous vessels that plied the Great Lakes during a transformative period in North American maritime history. Her loss near Penetanguishene underscores the perils faced by 19th-century sailors and the ever-present risks of lake navigation. Further research into regional archives and historical newspapers may yield additional insights into her story.
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: Belle of Buffalo
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Not located in available records
- Date Built and Launched: Not specified in existing documentation
- Measurements: Not available
- Date Lost: 1854
- Location Lost: Cape Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Belle of Buffalo was a schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the mid-19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, dimensions, and service history are scarce. However, her name suggests a likely origin or registration in Buffalo, New York, a prominent shipbuilding and maritime hub during that era.
History
While comprehensive records of the Belle of Buffalo‘s operational history are limited, her presence on the Great Lakes aligns with the period’s bustling maritime trade. Schooners were the workhorses of the lakes, transporting goods such as lumber, grain, and coal between burgeoning ports. The Belle of Buffalo would have been part of this vital network, contributing to the economic development of the region.
Final Disposition
In 1854, the Belle of Buffalo met her demise near Cape Penetanguishene on Georgian Bay. The circumstances surrounding her wreck remain undocumented in the available sources. Following her loss, she was succeeded by another schooner named Detroit, indicating the continuation of her trade route or service role.
Located By & Date Found
Nil return. No records found indicating the wreck has been located or surveyed.
NOTMARs & Advisories
Nil return. No navigational warnings or advisories pertaining to the wreck site are currently noted.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Belle of Buffalo serves as a testament to the numerous vessels that plied the Great Lakes during a transformative period in North American maritime history. Her loss near Penetanguishene underscores the perils faced by 19th-century sailors and the ever-present risks of lake navigation. Further research into regional archives and historical newspapers may yield additional insights into her story.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
Keywords: Belle of Buffalo, schooner, 1854 shipwreck, Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay, Great Lakes maritime history
Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Huron, 19th-century Great Lakes vessels, Maritime incidents in 1854
Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel characterized by fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts.
- Georgian Bay: A large bay of Lake Huron, located in Ontario, Canada, known for its complex shoreline and numerous shipwrecks.
- Cape Penetanguishene: A prominent point on Georgian Bay near the town of Penetanguishene, Ontario.
Note: Due to the limited information available on the Belle of Buffalo, details are based on the context of the era and typical practices of Great Lakes schooners.
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