Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Maggie Mason
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1882
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Lake Ontario, near Manitou Beach, Oswego, New York
- Coordinates: Not recorded
- Official Number: Not recorded
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Two or more
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Maggie Mason was a wooden schooner, a common type of sailing vessel used on the Great Lakes during the 19th century for transporting various cargoes.
Description
Constructed in 1882, specific details about the Maggie Mason’s dimensions, tonnage, and design are not readily available. As a schooner, she would have been rigged with fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts, suitable for the variable wind conditions of the Great Lakes.
History
In May 1893, the Maggie Mason encountered a severe storm on Lake Ontario. She was driven ashore near Manitou Beach, close to Oswego, New York, and subsequently broke up. Despite the vessel’s destruction, there were no reported casualties. The incident underscores the perils faced by schooners navigating the Great Lakes during this era. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Significant Incidents
- May 1893: Driven ashore during a severe storm on Lake Ontario, resulting in the vessel breaking up.
Final Disposition
The Maggie Mason was declared a total loss after the incident. There are no records indicating that the vessel was salvaged or that any significant recovery efforts were undertaken.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck of the Maggie Mason has not been located or identified.
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The loss of the Maggie Mason serves as a somber reminder of the challenges faced by mariners on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her story contributes to the rich tapestry of maritime history in the region.
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