P.E. Sherman

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: P.E. Sherman
• Type: Schooner
• Year Built:
• Builder:
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Registered Tonnage: Unknown
• Location: Cape Croker, Georgian Bay, Ontario
• Official Number: Unknown
• Original Owners: Unknown
• Number of Masts: Unknown

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Schooner

Description

The P. E. Sherman was a schooner operating on Georgian Bay during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.

History

In 1871, the P. E. Sherman became stranded near Cape Croker, located on the eastern shore of the Bruce Peninsula in Georgian Bay, Ontario. The circumstances surrounding the stranding, including the cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. Cape Croker was a significant area for maritime activity during this period, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Georgian Bay.

Significant Incidents

• Stranding: The P. E. Sherman became stranded in 1871 near Cape Croker.

Final Disposition

Following the stranding, the P. E. Sherman was a total loss. There is no available information indicating that the vessel was salvaged or that any significant recovery efforts were undertaken.

Current Condition & Accessibility

There are no records indicating that the wreck of the P. E. Sherman has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.

Resources & Links

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The stranding of the P. E. Sherman in 1871 near Cape Croker adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Georgian Bay. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its loss are scarce, the event underscores the risks faced by 19th-century schooners operating in the region. Further research and exploration may one day shed more light on this enigmatic shipwreck.