Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: C.Y. Richmond
- Type: Schooner-barge
- Year Built: 1846
- Builder: Sanford & Moses, Cleveland
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 230 tons
- Location: Off Dunkirk, New York
- Coordinates: 42.4860° N, 79.3380° W
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type: Schooner-barge
Description
The C.Y. Richmond was a wooden schooner-barge built in 1846 by Sanford & Moses in Cleveland. It had a registered tonnage of 230 tons and was homeported in Buffalo, NY.
History
The C.Y. Richmond represented the rise of American schooner-barge trade on Lake Erie, built shortly after the War of 1812. It was involved in maritime activities until its loss in 1870.
Significant Incidents
- Date of Loss: November 1, 1870
- Cause of Loss: Violent gale/storm
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Limestone
- Loss of Life: None (0 of 7 crew members)
Final Disposition
The C.Y. Richmond was declared a total loss after being pushed ashore during a powerful gale. All seven crew members were rescued by local sailors.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck was located in 1902 and is presumed broken or buried. Its current condition is unknown, and it may be silt-covered or fragmented. There are no confirmed modern surveys.
Resources & Links
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As one of the oldest vessels wrecked off Dunkirk, the C.Y. Richmond serves as a rare example of mid-19th century schooner-barge design and highlights the maritime history of Lake Erie.
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