Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Nellie Reddington
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1872
- Builder: Quayle & Martin
- Dimensions: Length: 205.9 ft (62.8 m); Beam: 33.8 ft; Depth of hold: 14.9 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 816 tons
- Location: St. Lawrence River
- Official Number: US 18731 / C141594
- Original Owners: Reddington & Adams, Mona Transportation Co., O.W. Blodgett, Connely Brothers, Sin-Mac Lines
- Number of Masts: 3
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Nellie Reddington was a three-masted wooden schooner designed for transporting large cargoes such as ore and coal, well-suited for the demands of trade on the Great Lakes.
Description
The Nellie Reddington was built in 1872 in Cleveland, Ohio, and served for over 60 years in various roles, primarily in the bulk transport of materials across the Great Lakes.
History
The Nellie Reddington played a significant role in the ore trade on Lake Superior and was towed by various freighters and tugs throughout her operational history. She was regularly used for transporting bulk materials, a common cargo for large schooners during her time.
Significant Incidents
- 1885: Part of the Lake Superior ore trade, towed by the bulk freighter HECLA.
- November 1886: Ran ashore near Two Rivers, Wisconsin, but was refloated.
- 1890: Towed by the tug ONAPING.
- 1898: Owned by the Mona Transportation Co., towed by the bulk freighter GEORGE PRESLEY.
- 1908: Ownership changed to O.W. Blodgett of Cleveland, Ohio.
- 1919: Towed by the steam barge MYRON.
- 1920: Acquired by the Connely Brothers of Buffalo, New York.
- 1922: Registered under Canadian number C141594 by Sin-Mac Lines.
Final Disposition
After more than 60 years of service, the Nellie Reddington was abandoned in 1933 and subsequently scuttled in the St. Lawrence River, marking the end of her operational life.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck of the Nellie Reddington lies in the St. Lawrence River, with its condition reflecting the passage of time since its scuttling in 1933.
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The Nellie Reddington exemplifies the significant role of wooden schooners in Great Lakes commerce, particularly during the late 19th century, and serves as a reminder of the maritime history of the region.
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