Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Lady Macdonald
- Type: Wooden bark (three-masted)
- Year Built: circa 1873
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Above Cobourg, Ontario
- Number of Masts: Three
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden bark, three-masted.
Description
The Lady Macdonald was a wooden bark built around 1873, primarily used for general freight, likely including lumber and sundries. Her home port was Kingston, Ontario.
History
The Lady Macdonald was constructed in the mid-1870s, as suggested by registry rarity. She was engaged in transporting general freight until her final voyage.
Significant Incidents
- Final Voyage: On July 16, 1892, during a near-hurricane force windstorm, the Lady Macdonald was driven ashore above Cobourg, Ontario, along Lake Ontario’s north shore.
- Outcome: The vessel was wrecked ashore and declared a total loss, with no casualties noted.
- Estimated Loss: Approximately $3,500 in 1892 dollars.
Final Disposition
The wreck of the Lady Macdonald was confirmed by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, which also noted the high-wind incident and loss value.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, the wreck site is not extensively documented, and further research may be needed to assess its current condition and accessibility.
Resources & Links
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For those interested in the Lady Macdonald, archival records can be found at the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, which maintains extensive files on Ontario-built bark vessels.
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