Identification & Site Information:
- Name(s): Unknown, also known as Old Concord
- Registry: United States
- Official Number: 18923
- Vessel Type: Originally a Propeller, later converted to a Schooner Barge
- Year Built: 1855
- Year Sank: 1888
- Hull Material: Wood
- Engines: None (removed or non-operational after Conversion)
- Dimensions:
- Length: 166 ft (50.6 m)
- Width: 28 ft (8.5 m)
- Depth: 11 ft (3.4 m)
Vessel Type
The Old Concord was initially constructed as a propeller-driven vessel, later converted into a Schooner Barge. Such conversions were common when vessels became outdated or less efficient, allowing them to continue serving as cargo carriers when towed by newer steam-powered ships.
Description
Built in 1855, the vessel operated as a self-powered freighter before its Conversion to a Schooner Barge. This adaptation enabled it to serve as a towed cargo carrier, transporting bulk goods such as lumber, grain, or coal. The vessel’s history before its sinking in 1888 is not well-documented, but its final years highlight the transition from independent propulsion to dependency on towing in the Great Lakes shipping industry.
The Old Concord sank in Lake Huron, likely due to structural failure or a storm, as was common for aging wooden vessels. No further details about the sinking are provided in historical records.
Final Dispositions
The wreck lies at a depth of 70 ft (21.3 m) in Lake Huron, near Ontario.
• The remains consist of a side of the ship featuring a single row of knees, structural elements that provide insight into the vessel’s construction.
• The site is sparse, with minimal surviving components visible, reflecting the age and degradation of the wreck over time.
Located By & Date Found
The wreck has been documented as part of efforts to preserve and interpret shipwrecks in Lake Huron, providing valuable insights into mid-19th century shipbuilding practices.
NOTMARs & Advisories
The site is suitable for recreational divers with some experience, given its depth. Divers should exercise caution and respect the wreck’s fragile state. Removal of artifacts is prohibited under heritage protection laws.
Resources & Links
3d Model Old Concord
unknown-wreck-believed-to-be-the-old-concord by 3DShipwrecks on Sketchfab
Unknown Wreck – Believed to be the Old Concord by Kayla Martin on Sketchfab
Keywords, Categories, Glossary
Keywords: Old Concord, Unknown, Lake Huron Shipwrecks, Schooner Barge, Wooden Propeller Vessel
Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, Converted Vessels
Glossary: Schooner Barge, Propeller Vessel, Single Row of Knees, Structural Failure
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