Cantin

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: Cantin
• Type: Schooner
• Year Built:
• Builder:
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Registered Tonnage: Unknown
• Location: Walker's Point, Manitoulin Island, Ontario
• Official Number: Unknown
• Original Owners: Unknown
• Number of Masts: Unknown

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Schooner

Description

The Cantin was a schooner operating on Lake Huron during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.

History

In 1877, the Cantin stranded at Walker’s Point on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. The circumstances surrounding the stranding, including its cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. Manitoulin Island was a significant area for maritime activity during this period, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Lake Huron.

Significant Incidents

• The Cantin stranded at Walker’s Point in 1877.

Final Disposition

Following the stranding, the Cantin was a total loss. There is no available information indicating that the vessel was salvaged or that any significant recovery efforts were undertaken.

Current Condition & Accessibility

There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Cantin has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.

Resources & Links

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The loss of the Cantin in 1877 at Walker’s Point adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Lake Huron. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its stranding are scarce, the event underscores the risks faced by 19th-century schooners operating in the region. Further research and exploration may one day shed more light on this enigmatic shipwreck.