Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Saxon
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Not available
- Location: Long Point, Lake Erie, Ontario
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Saxon was a schooner operating on Lake Erie during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.
History
In 1871, the Saxon became stranded near Long Point, Ontario, on Lake Erie. The circumstances surrounding the stranding, including the cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. Long Point was a significant area for maritime activity during this period, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Lake Erie.
Significant Incidents
- The Saxon was stranded in 1871.
Final Disposition
Following the stranding, the Saxon 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 Saxon has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The stranding of the Saxon in 1871 near Long Point adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Lake Erie. 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.
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: Saxon
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Not available
- Date Built and Launched: Unknown
- Measurements: Unknown
- Date Lost: 1871
- Location: Long Point, Lake Erie, Ontario
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Saxon was a schooner operating on Lake Erie during the mid-19th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.
History
In 1871, the Saxon became stranded near Long Point, Ontario, on Lake Erie. The circumstances surrounding the stranding, including the cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. Long Point was a significant area for maritime activity during this period, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Lake Erie.
Final Disposition
Following the stranding, the Saxon was a total loss. There is no available information indicating that the vessel was salvaged or that any significant recovery efforts were undertaken.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Saxon has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Notmars & Advisories
- Obstruction: Due to the lack of information about the wreck’s location, there are no known navigational obstructions associated with the Saxon near Long Point.
- Navigation: Mariners should always exercise caution when navigating near Long Point, as uncharted hazards may exist.
Resources & Links
- Long Point Lake Erie Shipwrecks
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – S
- SERIES: C-3 – Register of Wrecks and Casualties, Inland Waters …
- Map of shipwrecks around Long Point, Lake Erie | Port Dover … | Flickr
- Erie-Ashtabula Shipwrecks – Alchem, Inc.
Conclusion
The stranding of the Saxon in 1871 near Long Point adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Lake Erie. 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.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Saxon, Long Point shipwreck, Lake Erie maritime history, 1871 schooner stranding
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Erie, Maritime incidents in Ontario, 19th-century schooner accidents
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Stranding: The running aground of a ship, often leading to damage or loss.
- Long Point: A sand spit and peninsula located on the north shore of Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada, known for its significance in maritime navigation.
Please note that due to the limited available information, some details about the Saxon remain unknown.
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