Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Mountaineer
- Type: Wooden two-masted schooner
- Year Built: c1854
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Approx. 80-120 ft LOA
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Tyrconnell, near Port Stanley, Ontario
- Number of Masts: 2
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden two-masted schooner
Description
The Mountaineer was a wooden schooner built around 1854, likely measuring between 80 and 120 feet in length overall, consistent with other lumber schooners of the era.
History
The Mountaineer was engaged in coastal lumber transport at the time of its loss. It reflects the maritime trade practices of the mid-19th century, particularly in the Great Lakes region.
Significant Incidents
- July 31, 1882: The Mountaineer was driven onto a shallow point at Tyrconnell during a severe southeast gale, colliding with a lumber dock.
- Upon impact, the vessel broke apart, sustaining catastrophic structural damage and resulting in a total loss.
- No crew fatalities were reported, and the vessel was not carrying cargo at the time.
Final Disposition
The wreck of the Mountaineer serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by vessels operating in coastal lumber transport during severe weather conditions.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, the exact location of the wreck has not been confirmed, but it is believed that submerged timbers or fasteners may still remain near the site.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Mountaineer on July 31, 1882, underscores the vulnerability of maritime trade infrastructure to severe weather, providing a case study in the hazards of 19th-century coastal transport.
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