Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Flying Cloud
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Near Timber Island, Lake Ontario
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Flying Cloud was a schooner that met its fate in 1870 when it stranded near Timber Island, located in Lake Ontario. Specific details about the vessel’s construction, dimensions, and operational history are scarce.
History
In 1870, the Flying Cloud became stranded near Timber Island in Lake Ontario. Unfortunately, detailed records regarding the circumstances of the stranding, the vessel’s voyage, cargo, and crew are not readily available. The lack of comprehensive documentation makes it challenging to provide a thorough account of the schooner’s history and the events leading to its stranding.
Significant Incidents
- The Flying Cloud stranded near Timber Island in 1870.
Final Disposition
The final disposition of the Flying Cloud after its stranding near Timber Island remains undocumented. There is no available information indicating whether the vessel was salvaged, dismantled, or left to deteriorate at the site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Flying Cloud has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The Flying Cloud‘s stranding near Timber Island in 1870 adds to the tapestry of maritime incidents in Lake Ontario’s history. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its loss are limited, the event underscores the challenges faced by schooners navigating the Great Lakes during the 19th century. 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: Flying Cloud
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Unknown
- Date Built and Launched: Unknown
- Measurements: Unknown
- Date Lost: 1870
Vessel Typ
Schooner
Description
The Flying Cloud was a schooner that met its fate in 1870 when it stranded near Timber Island, located in Lake Ontario. Specific details about the vessel’s construction, dimensions, and operational history are scarce.
History
In 1870, the Flying Cloud became stranded near Timber Island in Lake Ontario. Unfortunately, detailed records regarding the circumstances of the stranding, the vessel’s voyage, cargo, and crew are not readily available. The lack of comprehensive documentation makes it challenging to provide a thorough account of the schooner’s history and the events leading to its stranding.
Final Disposition
The final disposition of the Flying Cloud after its stranding near Timber Island remains undocumented. There is no available information indicating whether the vessel was salvaged, dismantled, or left to deteriorate at the site.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Flying Cloud 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 Flying Cloud near Timber Island.
- Navigation: Mariners should always exercise caution when navigating near Timber Island, as uncharted hazards may exist.
Resources & Links
- Historic Shipwrecks of the Thousand Islands
- . Flying Cloud, clipper ship . 19th century. C.R. Patterson 211 Flying …
- List of shipwrecks in October 1870 – Wikipedia
Conclusion
The Flying Cloud‘s stranding near Timber Island in 1870 adds to the tapestry of maritime incidents in Lake Ontario’s history. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its loss are limited, the event underscores the challenges faced by schooners navigating the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Further research and exploration may one day shed more light on this enigmatic shipwreck.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Flying Cloud, Timber Island shipwreck, Lake Ontario maritime history, 1870 schooner stranding
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario, 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.
- Stranding: The running aground of a ship, often leading to damage or loss.
- Timber Island: An island located in Lake Ontario, known for its proximity to various shipwrecks.
Please note that due to the limited available information, some details about the Flying Cloud remain unknown.
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