Cornelia B. Windiate
The Cornelia B. Windiate was a schooner that sank in 1875 with all hands, presumably in Lake Michigan near the Straits of Mackinac. The ship was eastbound from Milwaukee to Buffalo. The reason for her sinking is unknown, but she departed November 27, late in the season, and was overloaded with grain[1].
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Cornelia B. Windiate |
| Builder: | Windiate & Butler, Manitowoc |
| Laid down: | 1874 |
| Fate: | Sank 1875 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 322 |
In 1986 The Windiate was discovered by divers in Lake Huron, near Alpena, Michigan, further east than expected. The wreck is unique in that her cargo is still secure in her holds which is quite unusual for a wreck. Her masts are still standing with rigging [2].
References
- "Great Lakes Ghost Ship: the Cornelia B. Windiate" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-07-28.
- "Cornelia B Windiate Wreck". Retrieved 2017-07-28.
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