The excavation revealed much of the lower part of the hull, charred timbers, a small swivel cannon, iron nails and spikes, cannon balls, lead shot, a bayonet, ceramics, spoons and military buttons.
These artifacts are now on display at a 3/4 replica built at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Center. It's flag, captured in battle, is today displayed at the recently commissioned naval base at Windsor.
About 35% of the hull remains and has been covered up again for preservation. The wood is white oak and in excellent condition. A plaque marks its location.
Last month, Ken Cassavoy applied to Park Canada's Historic Sites and Monuments Board to get national historic site designation like that of the USS Scourge and Hamilton.
"It will raise its profile to a large degree."
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Monday, January 18, 2016
National Designation Sought for HMS General Hunter-- Part 2
Ken Cassavoy also led the exploration for the schooner USS Scourge and USS Hamilton which sank in a storm in lake Ontario in August 1813.
The HMS General Hunter was built in 1806 in Amherstburg and captured by the United States in the September 1813 battle of Lake Erie. the ship lost 3 killed and 5 wounded.
The United States dropped the General from the name and deliberately beached in a storm on the British side of the lake in 1816. The crew rowed to the American side. They returned and burned it down to the sand line so they were able to reclaim the iron and other valuables.
--Brock-Perry
The HMS General Hunter was built in 1806 in Amherstburg and captured by the United States in the September 1813 battle of Lake Erie. the ship lost 3 killed and 5 wounded.
The United States dropped the General from the name and deliberately beached in a storm on the British side of the lake in 1816. The crew rowed to the American side. They returned and burned it down to the sand line so they were able to reclaim the iron and other valuables.
--Brock-Perry
National Designation Sought for War of 1812 Shipwreck-- Part 1
From the October 15, 2015, Welland (Canada) Tribune by Greg Furmingen.
Ken Cassavoy unearthed the ship from the sands of Saugeen Shores ten years ago. He now wants to elevate its prominence. The marine architect was in his 30s, now 60s, and had just moved to Welland three months and wants the wreck of the HMS General Hunter designated a National Historic Site.
He always knew there were wrecks around Southampton, but he and a friend literally stumbled upon the General Hunter while walking on Southampton Beach. He tripped over a blackened timber poking though the sand.
Preliminary digs yielded a ship and he became project head of an excavation in 2004 which had as many as 200 volunteers at times for a nine-weeks. This was his first one done above ground. The wreck soon could be identified as the General Hunter.
--Brock-Perry
Ken Cassavoy unearthed the ship from the sands of Saugeen Shores ten years ago. He now wants to elevate its prominence. The marine architect was in his 30s, now 60s, and had just moved to Welland three months and wants the wreck of the HMS General Hunter designated a National Historic Site.
He always knew there were wrecks around Southampton, but he and a friend literally stumbled upon the General Hunter while walking on Southampton Beach. He tripped over a blackened timber poking though the sand.
Preliminary digs yielded a ship and he became project head of an excavation in 2004 which had as many as 200 volunteers at times for a nine-weeks. This was his first one done above ground. The wreck soon could be identified as the General Hunter.
--Brock-Perry
Friday, October 16, 2015
HMS General Hunter Shipwreck Leads to Heritage Award
From the October 4, 2015, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre.
Ken Cassavoy is the 2015 recipient of the Saugeen Shores Municipal Heritage Conservation Award for his work unearthing the HMS General Hunter on the shore of Southampton Beach, just north of Morpeth Street.
He directed hundreds of volunteers as they removed sand that had covered the ship since he had foundered onto the beach in 1816. The work on the General Hunter began in 2004, but the ship's name was not known until awhile later.
The British/Canadian ship was captained by George Bignell and fought in six major battles before being captured by the Americans at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813.
--Brock-Perry
Ken Cassavoy is the 2015 recipient of the Saugeen Shores Municipal Heritage Conservation Award for his work unearthing the HMS General Hunter on the shore of Southampton Beach, just north of Morpeth Street.
He directed hundreds of volunteers as they removed sand that had covered the ship since he had foundered onto the beach in 1816. The work on the General Hunter began in 2004, but the ship's name was not known until awhile later.
The British/Canadian ship was captained by George Bignell and fought in six major battles before being captured by the Americans at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813.
--Brock-Perry
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Remains of HMS General Hunter Might Become Canadian National Historic Site
From the March 29, 2015, Bayshore Broadcasting (Canada)
Ship Site may Become Historic."
The site of the wreck of the HMS General Hunter in Southampton, Ontario, could soon become a Canadian National Historic Site. It is located between Morpeth and Palmington Streets.
Ken Cassoway has led this effort and says he now needs permission from the province which owns the crown land, the town and the Saugeen First Nation in order to proceed.
The wreck site was discovered in 2001 and since then the site was excavated before being returned to the sand in order to preserve the remains.
The General Hunter was a Royal Navy ship that ended up as a U.S. Army transport ship after the War of 1812. It is expected that it will cost millions of dollars to remove the ship and find a suitable location to prevent further deterioration.
There is an interpretive sign at the site.
Always Like Preservation. --Brock-Perry
Ship Site may Become Historic."
The site of the wreck of the HMS General Hunter in Southampton, Ontario, could soon become a Canadian National Historic Site. It is located between Morpeth and Palmington Streets.
Ken Cassoway has led this effort and says he now needs permission from the province which owns the crown land, the town and the Saugeen First Nation in order to proceed.
The wreck site was discovered in 2001 and since then the site was excavated before being returned to the sand in order to preserve the remains.
The General Hunter was a Royal Navy ship that ended up as a U.S. Army transport ship after the War of 1812. It is expected that it will cost millions of dollars to remove the ship and find a suitable location to prevent further deterioration.
There is an interpretive sign at the site.
Always Like Preservation. --Brock-Perry
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