Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: New Hampshire
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not located in available records
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Near Leamington, Ontario
- Official Number: Not located in available records
- Number of Masts: Two or more
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The New Hampshire was a wooden schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, dimensions, and tonnage are not documented in the available records. As a schooner, she would have been rigged with fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts, a common design for cargo vessels navigating the inland seas.
History
In April 1877, the New Hampshire encountered a severe storm while navigating near Leamington, Ontario, on Lake Erie. The vessel was driven ashore and beached in an attempt to seek refuge from the gale. Details about the cargo she carried at the time or the specific circumstances leading to her beaching are not provided in the available records. There is no information indicating any loss of life resulting from this incident.
Significant Incidents
- April 1877: The New Hampshire was driven ashore during a severe storm near Leamington, Ontario.
Final Disposition
Following the beaching incident in April 1877, there is no further information available regarding the fate of the New Hampshire. It is unclear whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or ultimately dismantled. The absence of subsequent records suggests that the schooner may have been deemed a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No information available regarding the discovery or current location of the New Hampshire‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The New Hampshire‘s beaching near Leamington in 1877 underscores the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. While specific details about the vessel’s construction and service history are scarce, the incident highlights the perils of lake navigation during that era. Further research into local archives and historical societies may provide additional insights into the New Hampshire‘s story.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: New Hampshire
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not located in available records
- Date Built and Launched: Not located in available records
- Measurements: Not located in available records
- Date Lost: April 1877
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The New Hampshire was a wooden schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, dimensions, and tonnage are not documented in the available records. As a schooner, she would have been rigged with fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts, a common design for cargo vessels navigating the inland seas.
History
In April 1877, the New Hampshire encountered a severe storm while navigating near Leamington, Ontario, on Lake Erie. The vessel was driven ashore and beached in an attempt to seek refuge from the gale. Details about the cargo she carried at the time or the specific circumstances leading to her beaching are not provided in the available records. There is no information indicating any loss of life resulting from this incident.
Final Disposition
Following the beaching incident in April 1877, there is no further information available regarding the fate of the New Hampshire. It is unclear whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or ultimately dismantled. The absence of subsequent records suggests that the schooner may have been deemed a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
No information available regarding the discovery or current location of the New Hampshire‘s wreck.
Notmars & Advisories
No known navigational warnings or advisories are associated with the New Hampshire‘s wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The New Hampshire‘s beaching near Leamington in 1877 underscores the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. While specific details about the vessel’s construction and service history are scarce, the incident highlights the perils of lake navigation during that era. Further research into local archives and historical societies may provide additional insights into the New Hampshire‘s story.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: New Hampshire, schooner, Lake Erie shipwreck, Leamington maritime history, 1877 storm
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Ontario Maritime Incidents, 19th Century Shipwrecks
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically rigged fore-and-aft.
- Beaching: The act of intentionally running a vessel aground to prevent sinking or damage during adverse conditions.