Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Gem
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Rouses Point, Lake Champlain
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Gem was a schooner operating on Lake Champlain during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.
History
In 1871, the Gem was destroyed by fire at Rouses Point, a village located at the northern end of Lake Champlain in New York State. The circumstances surrounding the fire, including its cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. Rouses Point was a significant hub for maritime activity during this period, serving as a port for vessels navigating the lake and connecting to the Champlain Canal system.
Significant Incidents
- Fire Incident: The Gem was destroyed by fire in 1871.
Final Disposition
Following the fire, the Gem 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 Gem has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Gem in 1871 at Rouses Point adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Lake Champlain. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its destruction 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.
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: Gem
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Unknown
- Date Built and Launched: Unknown
- Measurements: Unknown
- Date Lost: 1871
- Location: Rouses Point, Lake Champlain
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Gem was a schooner operating on Lake Champlain during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.
History
In 1871, the Gem was destroyed by fire at Rouses Point, a village located at the northern end of Lake Champlain in New York State. The circumstances surrounding the fire, including its cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. Rouses Point was a significant hub for maritime activity during this period, serving as a port for vessels navigating the lake and connecting to the Champlain Canal system.
Final Disposition
Following the fire, the Gem was a total loss. There is no available information indicating that the vessel was salvaged or that any significant recovery efforts were undertaken.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Gem 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 Gem near Rouses Point.
- Navigation: Mariners should always exercise caution when navigating near Rouses Point, as uncharted hazards may exist.
Resources & Links
- Rouses Point – Fort Blunder – Fort Montgomery – CapitalGems.ca
- List of shipwrecks in March 1871 – Wikipedia
- [PDF] Vessel Type Length – Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Conclusion
The loss of the Gem in 1871 at Rouses Point adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Lake Champlain. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its destruction 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.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Gem, Rouses Point shipwreck, Lake Champlain maritime history, 1871 schooner fire
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain, Maritime incidents in New York, 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.
- Rouses Point: A village located at the northern end of Lake Champlain in New York State, historically significant as a maritime hub.
- Fire: A destructive burning event that can lead to the loss of a vessel.
Please note that due to the limited available information, some details about the Gem remain unknown.
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