Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Farewell
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not located in available records
- Number of Masts: Two or more
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The Farewell was a wooden schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, dimensions, and tonnage are not documented in the available records. As a schooner, she would have been rigged with fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts, a common design for cargo vessels navigating the inland seas.
History
In 1875, the Farewell encountered a severe storm while navigating Lake Erie. The vessel was driven ashore and beached in an attempt to seek refuge from the gale. Details about the cargo she carried at the time or the specific circumstances leading to her beaching are not provided in the available records. There is no information indicating any loss of life resulting from this incident.
Significant Incidents
- 1875: The Farewell was driven ashore during a severe storm on Lake Erie.
Final Disposition
Following the beaching incident in 1875, there is no further information available regarding the fate of the Farewell. It is unclear whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or ultimately dismantled. The absence of subsequent records suggests that the schooner may have been deemed a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No information available regarding the discovery or current location of the Farewell‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The Farewell‘s beaching on Lake Erie in 1875 underscores the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. While specific details about the vessel’s construction and service history are scarce, the incident highlights the perils of lake navigation during that era. Further research into local archives and historical societies may provide additional insights into the Farewell‘s story.
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: Farewell
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not located in available records
- Date Built and Launched: Not located in available records
- Measurements: Not located in available records
- Date Lost: 1875
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The Farewell was a wooden schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, dimensions, and tonnage are not documented in the available records. As a schooner, she would have been rigged with fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts, a common design for cargo vessels navigating the inland seas.
History
In 1875, the Farewell encountered a severe storm while navigating Lake Erie. The vessel was driven ashore and beached in an attempt to seek refuge from the gale. Details about the cargo she carried at the time or the specific circumstances leading to her beaching are not provided in the available records. There is no information indicating any loss of life resulting from this incident.
Final Disposition
Following the beaching incident in 1875, there is no further information available regarding the fate of the Farewell. It is unclear whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or ultimately dismantled. The absence of subsequent records suggests that the schooner may have been deemed a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
No information available regarding the discovery or current location of the Farewell‘s wreck.
Notmars & Advisories
No known navigational warnings or advisories are associated with the Farewell‘s wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Farewell‘s beaching on Lake Erie in 1875 underscores the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. While specific details about the vessel’s construction and service history are scarce, the incident highlights the perils of lake navigation during that era. Further research into local archives and historical societies may provide additional insights into the Farewell‘s story.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Farewell, schooner, Lake Erie shipwreck, 1875 storm
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, 19th Century Maritime Incidents
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically rigged fore-and-aft.
- Beaching: The act of intentionally running a vessel aground to prevent sinking or damage during adverse conditions.