The Minnedosa
From Kris Kohl's book: The Great Lakes Diving Guide (V2)
MINNEDOSÄ DEPTH: 160 feet LEVEL: Technical The four-masted schooner, Minnedosa (243' x 35'6" x 16'9"), was the largest sailing ship ever built on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes. Launched on April 26, 1890, at Kingston, ON, she sank with all hands in the severe storm of Oct. 20, 1905 while under tow This wreck was located in 1991 after a long search by Dave Trotter and his team. Photos - See Below: Left: The huge sailing ship, Minnedosa, proved to be too big to sail on the inland seas. CRIS KOHL COLLECTION. Right: A bottle, jugs, and a fathometer sit near a Minnedosa cabin. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID TROTTER/ UNDERSEA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES |