Caroline (schooner)

The Caroline was a wooden-hulled schooner built in the 19th century. Records for schooners named Caroline are numerous due to the popularity of the name and the commonality of the schooner rig type during that period. Determining the precise details of a specific Caroline requires more specific identifying information, such as the year and location of construction, the owner, or notable voyages. Without further details, general information about schooners of the period can be provided.

Typically, schooners like the Caroline were used for coastal trading, fishing, and passenger transport. Their two or more masts allowed for a flexible sail plan capable of navigating a variety of wind conditions. The size of a Caroline would vary, but they generally ranged from modest coastal vessels to larger ships capable of longer voyages. The lifespan of a wooden schooner depended heavily on maintenance and the quality of construction, but many served for several decades. The advent of steam power eventually led to a decline in the use of schooners for commercial purposes.