Brig Niagara
Presented by: Transcontinental Bayweb

www.brigniagara.org
  • Sparred Length
    198 feet 
  • Hull Length
    123 feet 
  • Molded Beam
    32 feet 
  • Displacement
    297 long tons 
  • Foremast Height
    113 feet, 4 inches 
  • Mainmast Height
    118 feet, 4 inches 
  • Armament (1998)
    4 /32 Pound Carronades
  • Crew (1998)
    40 Officers and Sailors (20 Professional 20 Volunteers)
  • Boats
    2 Cutters, 1 Yawl Boat
After the War of 1812, Niagara was scuttled in Misery Bay within Erie Harbor. In 1913, the wreck of Niagara was brought up, and a ship was reconstructed upon her keel and a few other salvageable timbers.

Between 1933 and 1943, another complete reconstruction took place with the ship being placed on a permanent cradle out of the water. Masts and rigging were installed in 1963. By the mid 1980's, time had again taken its toll against the ship. The Niagara was closed to the public due to severe deterioration. In 1988, ship builder Melbourne Smith built a fourth Niagara. The present Niagara incorporates some original timber in non-structural areas.