Rothesay

Site NameRothesay

• Location:

  West of Prescott / 42° 39' 6.1812" N, 80° 3' 8.7012" W

• Site ID:

  4

• Organization:

  SOS Ottawa

• Record Date:

  July 19,2002

• Wreck Type:

  Side Paddle wheel

• Rig:

  Steam

• Length:

  193

• Hull Material:

  Wood

• Body of Water:

  Saint Lawrence

• Depth min:

  5

• Depth max:

  30

• Current:

  0.5-1 Knot

• Buoy Type:

  Conical

• Line Type:

  Nylon - twist

• Line Size:

  42

• Buoy Anchor Type:

  Cement - Small

• SOS Plaque:

  Yes

• Notes:

  9 blocks 50+ pounds each. Most often dove from shore. Swim on surface to jug, then follow line to wreck.

• Description:

  Collided with tug Myra September 12, 1889. 2 lives lost on the Myra, none on Rothesay. Wreck was dynamited in 1901 for military practice. Notice the safe has no door. Go figure!