Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Jennie P. King
- Type: Three-masted wooden bark
- Year Built: 1863
- Builder: Little, Tonawanda, New York
- Dimensions: Approximately 450 gross tons
- Registered Tonnage: 450 gross tons
- Location: Just west of Long Point, Ontario
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Original Owners: Van Valkenburg of Lockport, New York
- Number of Masts: Three
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Three-masted wooden bark
Description
The Jennie P. King was a three-masted wooden bark constructed in 1863 in Tonawanda, New York. Designed for Great Lakes service, she was primarily engaged in transporting timber and spars. At the time of her loss, she was owned by Van Valkenburg of Lockport, New York.
History
The Jennie P. King was built to serve the timber trade on the Great Lakes, reflecting the economic activities of the region during the 19th century. Her construction in 1863 marked her as a vessel of the era, designed to navigate the challenging waters of the Great Lakes.
Significant Incidents
- On June 18, 1866, the Jennie P. King encountered a severe gale on Lake Erie.
- After losing control in the storm, she ran aground and capsized just west of Long Point, Ontario.
- Of the fifteen individuals aboard, fourteen perished, including ten men and four women.
- Eleven bodies were recovered off Port Rowan in early October.
Final Disposition
On June 18, 1866, the Jennie P. King encountered a severe gale on Lake Erie. After losing control in the storm, she ran aground and capsized just west of Long Point, Ontario. Of the fifteen individuals aboard, fourteen perished, including ten men and four women. The sole survivor’s identity is not specified in the available records. Eleven bodies were recovered off Port Rowan in early October.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of the latest available information, the wreck of the Jennie P. King has not been definitively located.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Jennie P. King in 1866 underscores the perils faced by maritime vessels navigating the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her tragic end, resulting in the loss of fourteen lives, serves as a somber reminder of the challenges inherent in Great Lakes shipping during that era.
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: Jennie P. King
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built and Launched: 1863
- Builder: Little, Tonawanda, New York
- Measurements: Approximately 450 gross tons
- Date Lost: June 18, 1866
Vessel Type
Three-masted wooden bark
Description
The Jennie P. King was a three-masted wooden bark constructed in 1863 in Tonawanda, New York. Designed for Great Lakes service, she was primarily engaged in transporting timber and spars. At the time of her loss, she was owned by Van Valkenburg of Lockport, New York.
Final Disposition
On June 18, 1866, the Jennie P. King encountered a severe gale on Lake Erie. After losing control in the storm, she ran aground and capsized just west of Long Point, Ontario. Of the fifteen individuals aboard, fourteen perished, including ten men and four women. The sole survivor’s identity is not specified in the available records. Eleven bodies were recovered off Port Rowan in early October.
Located By & Date Found
As of the latest available information, the wreck of the Jennie P. King has not been definitively located.
NOTMARs & Advisories
There are no specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories related to the wreck of the Jennie P. King documented in the accessible sources.
Resources & Links
- Deadliest American Disasters and Large-Loss-of-Life Events 19th Century
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes – Jennie P. King
- Wikipedia
- tynebuiltships.co.uk
Conclusion
The loss of the Jennie P. King in 1866 underscores the perils faced by maritime vessels navigating the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her tragic end, resulting in the loss of fourteen lives, serves as a somber reminder of the challenges inherent in Great Lakes shipping during that era.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Jennie P. King shipwreck, 1866 Lake Erie storm, Great Lakes bark, maritime disaster
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, 19th Century Shipping
- Glossary Terms: Bark (ship), Shipwreck, Lake Erie, Maritime Storm