Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Venice
- Type: Two-masted wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1847
- Builder: Bagnall in Rochester, New York
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 217 tons
- Location: Stranded off Pelee Island Lighthouse
- Coordinates: N/A
- Official Number: 25556
- Original Owners: N/A
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden two-masted schooner.
Description
The Venice was a two-masted wooden schooner built in 1847. It had a registered tonnage of 217 tons and was constructed by Bagnall in Rochester, New York.
History
The Venice served in various capacities on the Great Lakes until its loss in 1879. It was noted for its wooden structure and typical schooner design.
Significant Incidents
- Stranded on a shoal near Pelee Island on August 16, 1879.
- Reportedly found “high and dry” by a passing captain.
- Despite initial salvage hopes, the vessel succumbed to exposure and wave action, leading to its total loss.
Final Disposition
The Venice was ultimately wrecked and broken apart on the shoal, becoming a total loss by the end of the incident.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is not well-documented, but it is considered to have been broken up on the shoal.
Resources & Links
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Divers interested in the Venice can explore the area near Pelee Island, where the wreck is located, while adhering to no-touch documentation practices.
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