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Oak Orchard Harbor Light

June 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum is pleased to announce an important historic maritime dinner presentation, “Discovery of an Early 19th Century Lake Ontario Schooner off Oak Orchard Harbor" on Friday, August 10^th. The 93 foot Schooner, believed to be the “Milan”, sank off the harbor in 1849. It was discovered by Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville, underwater explorers, using a “ROV” (Remote Operated Vehicle) built by RIT students.

The schooner is believed to be the oldest commercial vessel found underwater off Lake Ontario’s southern shore. Built in 1845, the Milan was carrying 1,000 barrels of Onondaga salt from Oswego to Cleveland when it sank in 1849. A crew of 9 and their Newfoundland dog were rescued.

Well preserved in deep cold water, its masts are still standing. Jim and Dan will be presenting their exciting discovery at the fundraising event, to take place at the Orleans County Marine Park on Route 98 in Point Breeze, kicking off the 7^th Annual Wooden Boat Festival. Tickets, that include the dinner and presentation will be $50 per person, proceeds to benefit the reconstruction of the Oak Orchard Lighthouse at Point Breeze.

Tickets are limited to 100 and it is expected they will sell out quickly. Doors will open at 6 pm, dinner at 7 and presentation at 8. For more information and to order tickets online, go to our website at www.oakorchardlighthouse.org, contact your local Oak Orchard Lighthouse committee member, or call 585-752-0647.

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