Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: MANZANILLA
- Type: Wooden three-masted schooner
- Year Built: 1873
- Builder: L. Shickluna, St. Catharines, Ontario
- Dimensions: 137 ft (41.8 m); Beam 26 ft (7.9 m); Depth of hold 12 ft (3.7 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 340 gross tons, 320 net tons
- Location: Van Buren Point, 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) west of Dunkirk, NY
- Official Number: C85412
- Number of Masts: Three
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type: Wooden three-masted schooner, originally built as a bark
Description
Description: The MANZANILLA was a sizable three-masted schooner constructed by the renowned shipbuilder Louis Shickluna. Initially built as a bark, she underwent significant repairs in 1880.
History
History: On October 13, 1887, the MANZANILLA was driven ashore at Van Buren Point by a southwest gale. The crew managed to reach shore independently, while the captain was later rescued by fishermen from Barcelona, NY, after the Lifesaving Service failed to respond. The vessel was registered out of St. Catharines or Hamilton, Ontario, and was a sister ship to the schooner MAGELLAN.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents:
- Driven ashore by a southwest gale on October 13, 1887.
- Captain rescued by fishermen after the Lifesaving Service did not respond.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition: Wrecked due to storm; total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Located By & Date Found: No records available.
Notmars & Advisories: None reported.
Resources & Links
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