Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: A.G. Morey
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1861
- Builder: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: Not available
- Location: Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Coordinates: Not available
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Three
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Three-masted wooden schooner
Description
The A.G. Morey was a three-masted wooden schooner constructed in 1861 in Chicago, Illinois. While specific measurements are not documented, vessels of this type and era typically ranged between 30 to 50 meters (98 to 164 feet) in length.
History
Built in 1861, the A.G. Morey served as a cargo vessel on the Great Lakes, primarily operating in Georgian Bay. In June 1883, the schooner ran aground and sank in Georgian Bay. Details regarding the specific circumstances of the grounding, including weather conditions and cargo, are not documented.
Significant Incidents
- June 1883: The A.G. Morey ran aground and sank in Georgian Bay.
Final Disposition
After running aground in June 1883, the A.G. Morey was declared a total loss. There is no available information on salvage operations or the current condition of the wreck.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the A.G. Morey’s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The A.G. Morey serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by 19th-century schooners on the Great Lakes. Her service life and loss due to grounding reflect the practices and maritime history of the region.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: A.G. Morey
- Former Names: None
- Registration Number: Not available
- Date Built & Launched: 1861
- Builder: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Measurements: Not documented
- Date Lost: June 1883
- Location: Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Cause: Ran aground and sank
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Not specified
- Loss of Life: None reported
- Final Disposition: Declared a total loss
Vessel Type
Three-masted wooden schooner
Description
The A.G. Morey was a three-masted wooden schooner constructed in 1861 in Chicago, Illinois. While specific measurements are not documented, vessels of this type and era typically ranged between 30 to 50 meters (98 to 164 feet) in length.
History
Built in 1861, the A.G. Morey served as a cargo vessel on the Great Lakes, primarily operating in Georgian Bay. In June 1883, the schooner ran aground and sank in Georgian Bay. Details regarding the specific circumstances of the grounding, including weather conditions and cargo, are not documented.
Final Disposition
After running aground in June 1883, the A.G. Morey was declared a total loss. There is no available information on salvage operations or the current condition of the wreck.
Located By & Date Found
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the A.G. Morey’s wreck.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No navigational warnings or advisories are currently associated with the A.G. Morey wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The A.G. Morey serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by 19th-century schooners on the Great Lakes. Her service life and loss due to grounding reflect the practices and maritime history of the region.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: A.G. Morey, schooner, shipwreck, Georgian Bay, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Huron, 19th-century Great Lakes vessels, Maritime history of Ontario
- Glossary Terms: Schooner, grounding, maritime history
Note: Due to the lack of specific information regarding the current location or accessibility of the A.G. Morey wreck, shore dive information is not applicable.
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