Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Emily Ray
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1867
- Builder: Unknown (launched in Napanee, Ontario)
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Ontario
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The EMILY RAY was a wooden schooner, typical of mid-19th century designs used on the Great Lakes. Schooners like the EMILY RAY were primarily employed for transporting bulk cargo such as lumber and grain across the lakes.
Description
The EMILY RAY was launched in 1867 in Napanee, Ontario, a bustling shipbuilding hub at the time. Wooden schooners were highly valued for their ability to transport goods across the Great Lakes, which played a crucial role in the regional economy. The vessel served for five years before meeting its tragic fate in 1872, when it collided with another ship and sank.
History
The EMILY RAY sank in Lake Ontario following the collision in 1872. The exact circumstances of the collision are not fully documented, but such accidents were not uncommon due to the high volume of marine traffic on the Great Lakes during this period.
Significant Incidents
- The EMILY RAY sank after a collision with another vessel in 1872.
Final Disposition
The wreck of the EMILY RAY remains in Lake Ontario, but there is currently no detailed record available on when and by whom it was first located.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Details regarding the current condition of the wreck are not available.
Resources & Links
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For divers interested in historical shipwrecks, the EMILY RAY offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the Great Lakes and the challenges faced by vessels during the 19th century.
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.
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION:
- Vessel Name: EMILY RAY
- Vessel Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Launched: 1867
- Location: Lake Ontario
- Final Location: Sunk after a collision in 1872
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION:
The EMILY RAY was a wooden schooner, typical of mid-19th century designs used on the Great Lakes. Schooners like the EMILY RAY were primarily employed for transporting bulk cargo such as lumber and grain across the lakes.
HISTORY:
The EMILY RAY was launched in 1867 in Napanee, Ontario, a bustling shipbuilding hub at the time. Wooden schooners were highly valued for their ability to transport goods across the Great Lakes, which played a crucial role in the regional economy. The vessel served for five years before meeting its tragic fate in 1872, when it collided with another ship and sank.
FINAL DISPOSITION:
The EMILY RAY sank in Lake Ontario following the collision in 1872. The exact circumstances of the collision are not fully documented, but such accidents were not uncommon due to the high volume of marine traffic on the Great Lakes during this period.
LOCATED BY & DATE:
There is currently no detailed record available on when and by whom the wreck of the EMILY RAY was first located.
RESOURCES & LINKS:
For more information, you can explore these resources:
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