Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Starlight
- Type: Wooden-hulled scow
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Leamington, Ontario, Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not available
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled scow
Description
The Starlight was a wooden-hulled scow operating on Lake Erie during the 19th century. Specific details regarding her dimensions, tonnage, and construction are not documented.
History
In April 1877, the Starlight sought refuge by beaching near Leamington, Ontario, during a severe storm. The vessel, along with the schooner New Hampshire and scow Helen, was driven ashore in an attempt to avoid the storm’s fury. (Marsh Historical Collection)
Significant Incidents
- Beached during a storm in April 1877.
Final Disposition
Following the storm, the Starlight was declared a total loss. There is no available information on salvage operations or the current condition of the wreck.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Starlight‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The Starlight serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by scows on Lake Erie during the 19th century. Her loss near Leamington highlights the perils of maritime navigation in that era.
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: Starlight
- Former Names: Not documented
- Official Registration Number: Not available
- Date Built & Launched: Not documented
- Builder: Not documented
- Measurements: Not documented
- Date Lost: April 1877
- Location: Leamington, Ontario, Lake Erie
- Cause: Beached during a storm
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Not specified
- Loss of Life: Not documented
- Final Disposition: Declared a total loss
- Sources: Marsh Historical Collection(Wikipedia, Microsoft, Government of Canada Publications, rchs.org.uk, Elgin County, shipwreckstories.com, Marsh Historical Collection)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled scow
Description
The Starlight was a wooden-hulled scow operating on Lake Erie during the 19th century. Specific details regarding her dimensions, tonnage, and construction are not documented.
History
In April 1877, the Starlight sought refuge by beaching near Leamington, Ontario, during a severe storm. The vessel, along with the schooner New Hampshire and scow Helen, was driven ashore in an attempt to avoid the storm’s fury.(Marsh Historical Collection)
Final Disposition
Following the storm, the Starlight was declared a total loss. There is no available information on salvage operations or the current condition of the wreck.
Located By & Date Found
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Starlight‘s wreck.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No navigational warnings or advisories are currently associated with the Starlight wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Starlight serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by scows on Lake Erie during the 19th century. Her loss near Leamington highlights the perils of maritime navigation in that era.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Starlight, scow, shipwreck, Lake Erie, Leamington, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Erie, 19th-century Great Lakes vessels, Maritime history of Ontario
- Glossary Terms: Scow, maritime history
Note: Due to the lack of specific information regarding the current location or accessibility of the Starlight wreck, shore dive information is not applicable.
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