St. Margaret (Schooner), aground, 23 Jul 1862

Capt. Blanchard, late of the prop. B.F. BRUCE, which arrived up from Buffalo and Port Stanley last evening states that during the latter part of last week, a vessel of about 120 tons burthen was driven ashore at the latter port while attempting to enter that port during some heavy weather, and became a total loss. She had on board a cargo of staves belonging to Fowler & Merrick, taken on at Morepeth, the most of which was saved. The vessel was a Canadian bottom, and hailed from Wellington Mines or in that vicinity, and was called the St. MARGARET. - Det. Tribune
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      July 23, 1862


Schooner St. MARGARET of Sault Ste. Marie, owned and commanded by Captain Westby, with a cargo of staves, from Detroit and new Glasgow and bound for Prescott, sprunk a leak on July 17th. 18 miles from Port Stanley, she got aground near the piers of Port Stanley and went to pieces July 19th. No insurance. The cargo, sails & rigging, anchors & spars were saved.
      Toronto GLOBE
      July 29, 1862