Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Dalhousie
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Approximately 19 miles (30.6 km) off Port Burwell, Lake Erie, Ontario
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Dalhousie was a schooner operating on Lake Erie during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.
History
On September 18, 1872, the Dalhousie sank approximately 19 miles (30.6 km) off Port Burwell, Ontario, in Lake Erie. The circumstances surrounding the sinking, including the cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. Port Burwell was a significant area for maritime activity during this period, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Lake Erie. (Erie-Ashtabula Shipwrecks – Alchem, Inc.)
Significant Incidents
- The Dalhousie sank on September 18, 1872.
- Details regarding the cause of the sinking and potential casualties are not well-documented.
Final Disposition
Following the sinking, the Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Dalhousie in 1872 off Port Burwell adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Lake Erie. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its sinking 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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