Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Susanna
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: circa 1850
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Port Dover, Ontario
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
A wooden schooner operating on Lake Erie, carrying flour and lumber.
Description
The Susanna was a wooden schooner built circa 1850. On November 28, 1853, while bound for Buffalo, she sought refuge at Port Dover, Ontario, due to deteriorating weather conditions.
History
The vessel was taking on storm damage and sought shelter at Port Dover. While anchored, a fire broke out onboard. The blaze spread rapidly, consuming the vessel entirely. Flour and lumber were aboard; no casualties were reported, and all crew went ashore safely before total destruction.
Significant Incidents
- The vessel was destroyed by fire while in port sheltering from the storm.
- Reports from the time confirm the schooner was a total loss.
- The incident was noted in 1854 underwriting logs, linking it to Lake Erie storms and local port accidents.
Final Disposition
The Susanna was a total loss, burned while sheltering from a storm at Port Dover.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As the vessel was completely destroyed by fire, no physical remains are available for diving or exploration.
Resources & Links
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Documentation on the Susanna highlights the dangers faced by vessels on Lake Erie during stormy weather, emphasizing the importance of safety measures for mariners.
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