Year of Build:

1835

Built at:

Cape Vincent, NY

Vessel Type:

Schooner

Hull Materials:

Wood

Number of Decks:

1

Builder Name:

L. Goler

Number of Masts:

2

Length:

80'

Beam:

20'

Depth:

8' 2"

Tonnage (old style):

116 86/95

1837, May 12 Owned Calvin Ripley et al, Milwaukee, WI.

1844, Mar 23 Feared lost on Lake Michigan; crew of 7 or 8.

1844, Apr 10 Schooner FUR TRADER passed wreck supposed to be VICTORY.

1844, Apr 18 5 bodies lashed to piece of wreckage washed ashore at head of the lake.

1849 Listed; enrolled Detroit; 116 86/95 tons.

From the Collection of:

C. Patrick Labadie