Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Kate Norton
- Type: Two-masted wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1863
- Builder: D. Edwards, Milan, Ohio
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: Not recorded
- Location: Near Long Point, Ontario
- Coordinates: Estimated location off Long Point fan
- Official Number: None recorded in surviving documents
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Two-masted wooden schooner built in 1863.
Description
Description
The Kate Norton was a wooden schooner constructed by D. Edwards in Milan, Ohio. She was heavily loaded with gun stocks during her maiden voyage.
History
History
Built in 1863, the Kate Norton embarked on her maiden voyage from Huron, Ohio, bound for Lake Erie. Tragically, she sank during a gale on November 4, 1863, near Long Point, Ontario, with all hands lost.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- November 4, 1863: The Kate Norton foundered during a gale, likely due to capsizing or rapid water ingress from overloading.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The wreck of the Kate Norton remains unlocated and unsurveyed, likely resting in moderate-depth water with scattered hull fragments and cargo debris.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
No Notices to Mariners or hazard buoys have been recorded for the site. The wreck is presumed to be in moderate-depth water, but its exact location is unknown.
Resources & Links
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Closing Summary
The loss of the Kate Norton serves as a reminder of the maritime risks faced by vessels in the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her story highlights the importance of understanding vessel stability and weather conditions.
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