Comet

Site NameComet

• Location:

  Simcoe Island, Lake Onatrio / N44°8'20" W76°35'6"

• Site ID:

  14

• Organization:

  Preserve Our Wrecks

• Record Date:
  

  May 26,2003

• Wreck Type:

  Side Paddle, Steam

• Rig:

• Length:

  175

• Hull Material:

  Wood

• Body of Water:

  Lake Ontario

• Depth min:

  50

• Depth max:

  85

• Current:

  No Current

• Buoy Type:

  Conical

• Line Type:

  Polypro - twist

• Line Size:

  47

• Buoy Anchor Type:

  Cement - Large

• SOS Plaque:

  No

• Notes:

  2 miles from Nine Mile Point. The is much to see at this site including the large upright paddle wheels!

• Description:

  On May 14, 1861 the Comet left harbour in a storm. Not long after the Comet colided with the American schooner exchange and sank. The crew was able to safely reach Simcoe Island