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.
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: Champion
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Unknown
- Date Built and Launched: Unknown
- Measurements: Unknown
- Date Lost: 1875
- Location: Manitoulin Gulf, Lake Huron, Ontario
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.
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.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Champion has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Notmars & Advisories
- Obstruction: Due to the lack of information about the wreck’s location, there are no known navigational obstructions associated with the Champion in the Manitoulin Gulf area.
- Navigation: Mariners should always exercise caution when navigating near the Manitoulin Gulf, as uncharted hazards may exist.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
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.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Champion, Manitoulin Gulf shipwreck, Lake Huron maritime history, 1875 schooner stranding
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Huron, Maritime incidents in Ontario, 19th-century schooner accidents
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Manitoulin Gulf: A region in Lake Huron near Manitoulin Island, known for its significance in maritime navigation during the 19th century.
- Stranding: An incident where a vessel runs aground or is beached, often leading to its loss.
Please note that due to the limited available information, some details about the Champion remain unknown.
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