Saxon

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.