| Location: |
South of Humber River
|
Official Name: |
Sligo |
| GPS: |
N43.36.64 W79.27.27 |
Material: |
Wood |
| Access: |
Boat |
Propulsion: |
Wind (3 masts) |
| Level: |
Advanced |
Type: |
Schooner (converted)
|
| Depth: |
65'-70' |
Built: |
1860/1874/1909 |
| Bottom: |
Sand |
Sunked: |
Sept 5, 1918 |
| Current: |
Low |
Cargo: |
90 tons limestone |
| Hazards: |
Boat Traffic |
Dimensions: |
138' x 23' |
| Traffic: |
Low |
Position: |
Upright |
Sligo
In 1918, the Sligo was being towed through a storm by the tug
"City of New York". The ship was full of lime stone when she took on water. The combined weight of water and 500 tons
of limestone broke the towing line. The Sligo managed to enter Humber Bay and sank less than a mile from shore with no
loss of life. The single remaining mast extended above water but was soon removed
