Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: SARAH A. GREEN
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1847
- Builder: Joel R. Norton, Fairport (Cuyahoga), Ohio
- Dimensions: Length 87 ft (26.5 m); Beam 20 ft (6.1 m); Depth of hold 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 119 tons
- Location: Dunkirk, New York, Lake Erie
- Official Number: None
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Two-masted
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner, two-masted
Description
The SARAH A. GREEN was a mid-19th century wooden schooner constructed in 1847 by shipbuilder Joel R. Norton in Fairport, Ohio. Designed for versatility in cargo transport, she was a two-masted vessel measuring 26.5 metres in length, 6.1 metres in beam, and 2.4 metres in depth, with a gross tonnage of 119 tons.
History
Throughout her operational life, the SARAH A. GREEN was engaged in the transportation of various goods across the Great Lakes. On her final voyage in October 1857, she was en route from Erie, Pennsylvania, to Buffalo, New York, carrying a cargo of coal. Seeking refuge from adverse weather conditions, she attempted to enter the harbor at Dunkirk, New York.
Significant Incidents
None reported.
Final Disposition
On October 19, 1857, while navigating into Dunkirk harbor for shelter, the SARAH A. GREEN ran aground on the “old west pier,” with approximately half her length extending over the pier. The vessel sustained significant damage and subsequently broke apart. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties among her crew.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no publicly available information indicating that the wreck of the SARAH A. GREEN has been located or documented in modern times.
Resources & Links
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As a historical vessel, the SARAH A. GREEN represents the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes, and her loss serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by sailors in the 19th century.
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.
Identification & Site Information:
- Name: SARAH A. GREEN
- Former Names: None
- Official Number: None
- Date Built and Launched: 1847, by Joel R. Norton, Fairport (Cuyahoga), Ohio
- Measurements: 26.5 metres (87 feet) length, 6.1 metres (20 feet) beam, 2.4 metres (8 feet) depth; 119 tons
- Date Lost: October 19, 1857
- Place of Loss: Dunkirk, New York, Lake Erie
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner, two-masted
Description
The SARAH A. GREEN was a mid-19th century wooden schooner constructed in 1847 by shipbuilder Joel R. Norton in Fairport, Ohio. Designed for versatility in cargo transport, she was a two-masted vessel measuring 26.5 metres in length, 6.1 metres in beam, and 2.4 metres in depth, with a gross tonnage of 119 tons.
History
Throughout her operational life, the SARAH A. GREEN was engaged in the transportation of various goods across the Great Lakes. On her final voyage in October 1857, she was en route from Erie, Pennsylvania, to Buffalo, New York, carrying a cargo of coal. Seeking refuge from adverse weather conditions, she attempted to enter the harbor at Dunkirk, New York.
Final Disposition
On October 19, 1857, while navigating into Dunkirk harbor for shelter, the SARAH A. GREEN ran aground on the “old west pier,” with approximately half her length extending over the pier. The vessel sustained significant damage and subsequently broke apart. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties among her crew.
Located By & Date Found
There is no publicly available information indicating that the wreck of the SARAH A. GREEN has been located or documented in modern times.
Notmars & Advisories
None currently listed.