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.
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.
The schooner Magnet met its fate in 1871, foundering off Main Duck Island in Lake Ontario. This area, known for its treacherous waters and numerous shipwrecks, has claimed many vessels over the years. However, specific details about the Magnet‘s construction, dimensions, and the exact circumstances of its sinking remain scarce.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Magnet
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Unknown
- Date Built and Launched: Unknown
- Measurements: Unknown
- Date Lost: 1871
- Location: Off Main Duck Island, Lake Ontario
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.
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.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Magnet has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Notmars & Advisories
- Obstruction: Due to the lack of information about the wreck’s location, there are no known navigational obstructions associated with the Magnet near Main Duck Island.
- Navigation: Mariners should always exercise caution when navigating near Main Duck Island, as uncharted hazards may exist.
Resources & Link
Conclusion
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.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Magnet, Main Duck Island shipwreck, Lake Ontario maritime history, 1871 schooner foundering
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario, Maritime incidents in Ontario, 19th-century schooner accidents
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Foundering: The sinking of a ship due to water ingress, often caused by rough seas, structural failure, or other factors.
- Main Duck Island: An island located in the eastern part of Lake Ontario, known for its treacherous waters and history of shipwrecks.
Please note that due to the limited available information, some details about the Magnet remain unknown.
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