Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: Montrose
• Type: Wooden schooner
• Year Built:
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• Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
• Registered Tonnage:
• Location: Georgian Bay, Ontario

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The Montrose was a wooden schooner, a common vessel type on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Schooners were primarily used for transporting bulk cargoes such as lumber, grain, and coal. Their design featured multiple masts with fore-and-aft sails, allowing for efficient navigation and cargo handling.

Description

While specific records of the Montrose are limited, it is known that during the 1870s, Georgian Bay was a hub for the lumber industry. Schooners like the Montrose played a crucial role in transporting lumber from sawmills in towns such as Collingwood, Midland, and Penetanguishene to markets in Michigan, including Saginaw and Bay City. The demand for lumber during this period was significant, and schooners were essential for meeting this need.

History

There is no readily available information regarding the final fate of the Montrose. Many schooners of this era were eventually decommissioned, repurposed, or lost to accidents and severe weather. Further research into maritime records or local archives may provide more details about the vessel’s ultimate disposition.

Significant Incidents

Due to the lack of specific information about the Montrose‘s final disposition, its current condition and accessibility are unknown. If the vessel was lost or abandoned, any remaining wreckage may be submerged and subject to deterioration. Exploration by maritime archaeologists or local historians could potentially uncover more information.

Final Disposition

The Montrose serves as a representative example of the many schooners that were integral to the lumber trade in Georgian Bay during the 19th century. These vessels not only facilitated commerce but also contributed to the development and growth of communities along the Great Lakes.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Due to the lack of specific information about the Montrose‘s final disposition, its current condition and accessibility are unknown. If the vessel was lost or abandoned, any remaining wreckage may be submerged and subject to deterioration. Exploration by maritime archaeologists or local historians could potentially uncover more information.

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The Montrose serves as a representative example of the many schooners that were integral to the lumber trade in Georgian Bay during the 19th century. These vessels not only facilitated commerce but also contributed to the development and growth of communities along the Great Lakes.