Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: LILLIE PARSONS
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1868
- Builder:
- Dimensions: 131 ft (40 m); Beam: 26 ft; Depth of hold: 10 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 267 GT
- Depth at Wreck Site: 27.43 m / 90 ft
- Location: Brockville Narrows, St. Lawrence River
- Coordinates: N44 33.378' W75 43.151'
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Lillie Parsons was a schooner primarily used for transporting coal, lumber, and railroad iron across the Great Lakes.
Description
Launched in 1868, the Lillie Parsons was manned by a crew of six. The vessel met its end during a storm on the St. Lawrence River when a sudden squall caused the cargo to shift, leading the ship to strike a rock, take on water, and sink. Fortunately, no lives were lost during this incident.
History
The Lillie Parsons played a significant role in the maritime trade of the 19th century, primarily operating in the Great Lakes region. Its construction and service history reflect the era’s reliance on sailing vessels for transportation of goods.
Significant Incidents
- Struck a rock and sank on August 5, 1877, during a storm.
Final Disposition
The wreck of the Lillie Parsons rests at a depth of 90 feet, approximately two miles from Brockville, Ontario, near Sparrow Island. It remains a popular dive site due to its location and condition, with parts of the cargo, including railroad iron, still present at the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck is well-known and frequently visited by divers. While it poses no significant navigational hazard today, divers should be cautious of currents in the St. Lawrence River when approaching the site.
Resources & Links
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The Lillie Parsons offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the 19th century and remains a significant wreck in the Great Lakes region.
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.
Identification and Site Information
- Vessel Name: LILLIE PARSONS
- Vessel Type: Schooner
- Built: 1868
- Home Port: Oswego, New York
- Dimensions: 131 feet in length, 26 feet in beam, 10 feet in depth
- Gross Tonnage: 267 GT
- Net Tonnage: 257 NT
- Final Location: Brockville Narrows, St. Lawrence River
- Coordinates: N44 33.378′ W75 43.151′
- Final Incident: Struck a rock and sank on August 5, 1877
The Lillie Parsons was launched in 1868 and primarily carried coal, lumber, and railroad iron across the Great Lakes. Manned by a crew of six, the vessel met its end during a storm on the St. Lawrence River. A sudden squall caused the cargo to shift, leading the ship to strike a rock, take on water, and sink. Fortunately, no lives were lost.
Final Disposition:
The wreck rests at a depth of 90 feet, two miles from Brockville, Ontario, near Sparrow Island. It remains a popular dive site due to its location and condition, with parts of the cargo, including railroad iron, still present at the wreck site.
Located By & Date:
The wreck site is well-known and frequently visited by divers. Its precise coordinates are N44 33 378 W75 43 151.
Notmars & Advisories:
The wreck poses no significant navigational hazard today but is a popular dive location. Divers should be cautious of currents in the St. Lawrence River when approaching the site.
Resources & Links:
•Maritime History of the Great Lakes
•Local dive guides and historical records for more detailed information on wreck diving.
The Lillie Parsons offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the 19th century and remains a significant wreck in the Great Lakes region.
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