Ontario Wreck

Field Value
Ontario Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 31.500 N,74 15.700 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.525000
  • Longitude: -74.261660
Reported Year 1876
Name ONTARIO
Type merchant vessel
Flag US
Length 60.6 m
Width 12.1 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 1544
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general cargo
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1876

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED

General Comments

AKA: Full Rigged Clipper, Owner: Grinnell, Minturn & Co, Year Built: 1854, Where Built: New Castle, ME, Construction: Wood, Home Port: New York, NY, Departure Port: London, England, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Francis Patterson, Crew: 27, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $60,000, Cargo Value: $125,000, USLSS Station: Bonds #22, Misc Information: #19049; Most caargo saved

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FAQ

Where is the ONTARIO wreck located?

The ONTARIO wreck is located at coordinates 39 31.500 N,74 15.700 W.

When did the ONTARIO sink?

The ONTARIO sank on Mar 7, 1876.

What country did the ONTARIO belong to?

The ONTARIO belonged to US.

What cargo was the ONTARIO carrying?

The ONTARIO was carrying general cargo.

What was the tonnage of the ONTARIO?

The ONTARIO had a tonnage of 1544 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONTARIO?

The ONTARIO is classified as a merchant vessel.

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