MAGELLAN

Registry and Rig Information

Name MAGELLAN
Registry CANADA
Rig Schooner

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 137.00
Width 23.00
Depth 11.66
Masts 3
Gross Tonnage 330.00
Hull Material Wood

Vessel History

History Captain John Belyea, of Bronte, Ontario, reportedly two-thirds owner. One report has vessel sunk in collision with unknown propeller, reportedly the JOSEPH L. HURD.
Disposition Sank off Two Rivers, WI, Lake Michigan, on November 9, 1877, with loss of all hands; eight lives lost. Was bound from Chicago for Toronto with cargo of corn. Canadian Casualty List says \"found drifting and capsized.\"

Build Information

Builder Shickluna, Lewis
Place Built St. Catharines, Ontario
Date Built 1873-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistry
Colburn, et.al.1873-00-001877-00-00CANADA