Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: David Scoville
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1875
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Grand Trunk Railway wharf
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The David Scoville was a schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. While specific details about its construction and service history are scarce, it functioned as part of the extensive commercial shipping network that was vital to the economic development of the Great Lakes region during that era.
History
The David Scoville was launched in 1875 and served in the Great Lakes shipping industry. However, detailed records of its service history are limited.
Significant Incidents
- On March 3, 1880, the David Scoville was destroyed by fire while docked at the Grand Trunk Railway wharf. The fire was suspected to be of incendiary origin, but no definitive cause was established. The vessel was a total loss.
Final Disposition
On March 3, 1880, the David Scoville was destroyed by fire while docked at the Grand Trunk Railway wharf. The fire was suspected to be of incendiary origin, but no definitive cause was established. The vessel was a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the David Scoville wreck site is not available in the current records.
Resources & Links
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The David Scoville serves as a historical example of the risks faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the late 19th century. Despite the lack of detailed records, the incident underscores the importance of maritime safety and the potential hazards of fire aboard ships. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of its loss.
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: David Scoville
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built and Launched: 1875
- Measurements: Specific dimensions are not documented in the accessible sources
- Date Lost: March 3, 1880(Goodreads, rawpixel)
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The David Scoville was a schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. While specific details about its construction and service history are scarce, it functioned as part of the extensive commercial shipping network that was vital to the economic development of the Great Lakes region during that era.
Final Disposition
On March 3, 1880, the David Scoville was destroyed by fire while docked at the Grand Trunk Railway wharf. The fire was suspected to be of incendiary origin, but no definitive cause was established. The vessel was a total loss.(Railroad.net)
Located By & Date Found
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the David Scoville wreck site is not available in the current records.
NOTMARs & Advisories
There are no specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories related to the wreck of the David Scoville documented in the accessible sources.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The David Scoville serves as a historical example of the risks faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the late 19th century. Despite the lack of detailed records, the incident underscores the importance of maritime safety and the potential hazards of fire aboard ships. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of its loss.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: David Scoville shipwreck, 1880 Grand Trunk Railway fire, Great Lakes schooner, maritime disaster
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, Late 19th Century Shipping
- Glossary Terms: Schooner, Shipwreck, Great Lakes, Maritime Fire