Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Champion
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Manitoulin Gulf, Lake Huron, Ontario
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Champion 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 1875, the Champion stranded in the Manitoulin Gulf area of Lake Huron, Ontario. The circumstances surrounding the stranding, including its cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. The Manitoulin Gulf region was a significant area for maritime activity during this period, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Lake Huron.
Significant Incidents
- The Champion stranded in 1875 in the Manitoulin Gulf.
Final Disposition
Following the stranding, the Champion 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 Champion has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Champion in 1875 in the Manitoulin Gulf 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.
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