Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Twin Brother
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Niagara Point, Niagara River, Ontario, Canada
- Original Owners: H.N. Gates
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Two-masted wooden schooner
Description
The Twin Brother was a mid-19th-century wooden schooner engaged in the transport of iron blooms and ore across the Great Lakes. While specific dimensions and construction details are not documented, vessels of this type typically measured between 30 to 40 metres (100 to 130 feet) in length and were designed for bulk cargo transport.
History
In October 1856, the Twin Brother ran aground at Niagara Point in the Niagara River while carrying a cargo of iron blooms destined for K. Sherman in Buffalo, New York. Contemporary reports from the Buffalo Daily Republic and the Cleveland Herald indicate that the vessel was scuttled to prevent further damage, with the cargo and vessel both insured. The schooner was reported as lying easy on the reef, but no immediate salvage efforts were undertaken.
Significant Incidents
- Grounded at Niagara Point in October 1856.
- Scuttled to prevent further damage after grounding.
Final Disposition
The Twin Brother was scuttled after grounding on Niagara Reef. There is no record of salvage or recovery, suggesting the vessel was a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no records indicating that the remains of the Twin Brother have been discovered or documented after her scuttling.
Resources & Links
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The Twin Brother‘s grounding and subsequent scuttling at Niagara Point in 1856 highlight the navigational challenges faced by schooners transporting heavy cargoes on the Great Lakes. While the exact location of the wreck remains unknown, historical newspaper accounts provide valuable insights into the incident.
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: Twin Brother
- Type: Schooner
- Date of Incident: October 1856
- Location: Niagara Point, Niagara River, Ontario, Canada
- Cargo: Iron blooms and ore
- Owner: H.N. Gates
- Consignee: K. Sherman, Buffalo, New York
- Final Disposition: Scuttled after grounding
Vessel Type
Two-masted wooden schooner
Description
The Twin Brother was a mid-19th-century wooden schooner engaged in the transport of iron blooms and ore across the Great Lakes. While specific dimensions and construction details are not documented, vessels of this type typically measured between 30 to 40 metres (100 to 130 feet) in length and were designed for bulk cargo transport.
History
In October 1856, the Twin Brother ran aground at Niagara Point in the Niagara River while carrying a cargo of iron blooms destined for K. Sherman in Buffalo, New York. Contemporary reports from the Buffalo Daily Republic and the Cleveland Herald indicate that the vessel was scuttled to prevent further damage, with the cargo and vessel both insured. The schooner was reported as lying easy on the reef, but no immediate salvage efforts were undertaken.
Final Disposition
The Twin Brother was scuttled after grounding on Niagara Reef. There is no record of salvage or recovery, suggesting the vessel was a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the remains of the Twin Brother have been discovered or documented after her scuttling.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no known navigational warnings or advisories related to the Twin Brother‘s scuttling site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Twin Brother‘s grounding and subsequent scuttling at Niagara Point in 1856 highlight the navigational challenges faced by schooners transporting heavy cargoes on the Great Lakes. While the exact location of the wreck remains unknown, historical newspaper accounts provide valuable insights into the incident.
Keywords: Twin Brother, schooner, Niagara Point, iron blooms, 1856 shipwreck
Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, 19th Century Vessels
Glossary Terms: Schooner, Scuttling, Iron Blooms, Niagara Reef
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