Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Oneonta
- Type: Wooden Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Near Chicago, Illinois
- Official Number: Not located in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden Schooner
Description
The Oneonta was a wooden schooner, a common type of sailing vessel on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Schooners were typically used for transporting bulk cargoes such as grain, lumber, and coal. They were favoured for their speed and ability to navigate the often challenging conditions of the Great Lakes.
History
On 9 September 1875, the Oneonta was involved in a maritime incident during a severe storm that affected multiple vessels on Lake Michigan. Reports indicate that the schooner Major Ferry and the scow-schooner M.J. Gaines both went ashore at the same time and place. The storm caused significant damage to several vessels, with some being totally wrecked. The Oneonta was among those affected, though specific details about the extent of the damage or any salvage efforts are not documented in the available sources.
Significant Incidents
- On 9 September 1875, the Oneonta was driven ashore and smashed against a pier during a severe storm near Chicago, Illinois.
Final Disposition
The Oneonta was driven ashore and smashed against a pier during a severe storm near Chicago, Illinois, on 9 September 1875. The available records do not provide further information on whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or declared a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil return.
Resources & Links
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The Oneonta’s wreck during the 1875 storm near Chicago highlights the perils faced by schooners navigating the Great Lakes in the 19th century. While specific details about the vessel and the incident are limited, the event underscores the impact of severe weather on maritime operations during that era.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
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Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Oneonta
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not located in available records
- Date Built: Not located in available records
- Measurements: Not located in available records
- Date Lost: 9 September 1875
- Final Disposition: Smashed against pier during a storm near Chicago, Illinois
Vessel Type
Wooden Schooner
Description
The Oneonta was a wooden schooner, a common type of sailing vessel on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Schooners were typically used for transporting bulk cargoes such as grain, lumber, and coal. They were favoured for their speed and ability to navigate the often challenging conditions of the Great Lakes.
History
On 9 September 1875, the Oneonta was involved in a maritime incident during a severe storm that affected multiple vessels on Lake Michigan. Reports indicate that the schooner Major Ferry and the scow-schooner M.J. Gaines both went ashore at the same time and place. The storm caused significant damage to several vessels, with some being totally wrecked. The Oneonta was among those affected, though specific details about the extent of the damage or any salvage efforts are not documented in the available sources.
Final Disposition
The Oneonta was driven ashore and smashed against a pier during a severe storm near Chicago, Illinois, on 9 September 1875. The available records do not provide further information on whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or declared a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
Nil return.
NOTMARs & Advisories
Nil return.
Resources & Links
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes: Oneonta (Schooner), U18887, aground, 9 Sep 1875
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes: Major H. N. Ferry (Schooner), aground, 9 Sep 1875
Conclusion
The Oneonta’s wreck during the 1875 storm near Chicago highlights the perils faced by schooners navigating the Great Lakes in the 19th century. While specific details about the vessel and the incident are limited, the event underscores the impact of severe weather on maritime operations during that era.
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