Name of Wreck: Stonewreck, formerly listed as the "J.G. McGrath"until the McGrath was found by Doug King. Information listed below is for the McGrath which is very simular in size and date.

Organizing Group:  Niagara Divers' Association

Official Number:

Nation of Registry:  Canadian

Construction Details
 

Year Built:  1870
Built At:   St. Catharines, Ontario
Built By:  Shickluna
Vessel Type:  Wooden
Rig: Two-masted schooner


Dimensions
 

Length: 104'
Beam: 26'
Draft: 12'
Gross Tonnage:  219


Description of Loss: Foundered in storm, October 28, 1878

Location: 13.9NM/144.1T Port Maitland, 14.3NM/206.3T Port Colborne.
                10.9NM/348.5T Dunkirk.
                G.P.S 42-40.076/79-23.780

Depth: 90'

Notes: 2400# block off starboard side. Orange/white mooring buoy.

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