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.
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