HMS Ontario-- Part 2: Wreck in Great Shape

It was launched in 1780 and sank four months later.  80 feet long with a 25-foot beam and mounted 22 cannons.

It sank in a storm 31 October 1780 while underway from Fort Niagara to Oswego.  Approximately 130 men, women and children perished as well as up to 30 American prisoners.

The wreck was a much sought-after one that was found in 2008 and in excellent condition because of the cold, freshwater of Lake Ontario.  It is largely intact and still considered as owned by the British Admiralty.

--Brock-Perry

HMS Ontario-- Part 1: American Revolution

While researching the HMS Toronto, I came across this ship.  It was one that operated for a short time during the American Revolution and since this was also a war between the United States and Britain, I will go ahead and write about it.

From Wikipedia.

A British warship that sank in a storm in Lake Ontario during the American Revolution.  It was the largest British warship on the Great Lakes at the time.

It's wreck had been searched for for many years and was found by Jim Kennard and Dan Schoville in 2008 in remarkably good condition.

--Brock-Perry