Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Magnet
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Off Main Duck Island, Lake Ontario
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Magnet was a schooner operating on Lake Ontario during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.
History
In 1871, the Magnet foundered off Main Duck Island, a location notorious for shipwrecks due to its challenging navigation conditions. The exact cause of the sinking and details about the voyage are not well-documented. Main Duck Island has been a significant area for maritime activity, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Lake Ontario.
Significant Incidents
- The Magnet foundered in 1871 off Main Duck Island.
Final Disposition
Following the foundering, the Magnet was a total loss. There is no available information indicating that the vessel was salvaged or that any significant recovery efforts were undertaken.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Magnet has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Magnet in 1871 off Main Duck Island adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Lake Ontario. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its sinking are scarce, the event underscores the risks faced by 19th-century schooners operating in the region. Further research and exploration may one day shed more light on this enigmatic shipwreck.
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