Sarah A. Green (1847)

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.