Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: A.H. Moss
- Type: Wooden schooner-barge
- Year Built: 1863
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length 140 ft (42.7 m); Beam 26 ft (7.9 m); Depth of hold 12 ft (3.7 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 304 tons (approx. 275.8 metric tonnes)
- Location: Near Presque Isle, Lake Huron
- Official Number: Not available
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner-barge
Description
The A.H. Moss was a wooden schooner-barge, a type of vessel commonly used on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century for transporting bulk cargoes such as lumber. These vessels were typically towed by steamers and were integral to the commerce of the region.
History
Constructed in 1863, the A.H. Moss served as a cargo vessel on the Great Lakes for 24 years. On October 29, 1887, while carrying a load of lumber, the vessel was in tow of the steamer Elfin-Mere when it encountered a severe storm on Lake Huron. The A.H. Moss broke loose from its towline and drifted for two days and a night in heavy seas before coming ashore near Presque Isle. The crew was rescued by the tug Annie Moiles. The vessel was reported ashore, waterlogged, and declared a total loss.
Significant Incidents
- October 29, 1887: The A.H. Moss was lost in a storm while in tow of the steamer Elfin-Mere.
Final Disposition
The A.H. Moss was declared a total loss following the incident. There are no records indicating that any part of the vessel was salvaged or that the wreck was recovered.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no available information indicating that the wreck of the A.H. Moss has been located or identified in modern times. There are no current navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck site of the A.H. Moss.
Resources & Links
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The A.H. Moss’s wreck underscores the hazards faced by schooner-barges navigating the often treacherous waters of Lake Huron. While the vessel’s remains have not been located, its story contributes to the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes 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.
. Identification & Site Information
- Name: A.H. Moss
- Former Names: None
- Official Number: Not available
- Date Built and Launched: 1863
- Measurements:
- Length: 140 feet (42.7 metres)
- Beam: 26 feet (7.9 metres)
- Depth: 12 feet (3.7 metres)
- Gross Tonnage: 304 tons (approx. 275.8 metric tonnes)
- Net Tonnage: 289 tons (approx. 262.2 metric tonnes)
- Date Lost: October 29, 1887
- Cause: Storm
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Lumber
- Place of Loss: Near Presque Isle, Lake Huron(Sputnik International, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, 2manitowoc.com)
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner-barge
Description..
The A.H. Moss was a wooden schooner-barge, a type of vessel commonly used on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century for transporting bulk cargoes such as lumber. These vessels were typically towed by steamers and were integral to the commerce of the region.
History
Constructed in 1863, the A.H. Moss served as a cargo vessel on the Great Lakes for 24 years. On October 29, 1887, while carrying a load of lumber, the vessel was in tow of the steamer Elfin-Mere when it encountered a severe storm on Lake Huron. The A.H. Moss broke loose from its towline and drifted for two days and a night in heavy seas before coming ashore near Presque Isle. The crew was rescued by the tug Annie Moiles. The vessel was reported ashore, waterlogged, and declared a total loss. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Final Disposition
The A.H. Moss was declared a total loss following the incident. There are no records indicating that any part of the vessel was salvaged or that the wreck was recovered.
Located By & Date Found
There is no available information indicating that the wreck of the A.H. Moss has been located or identified in modern times.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no current navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck site of the A.H. Moss.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The A.H. Moss’s wreck underscores the hazards faced by schooner-barges navigating the often treacherous waters of Lake Huron. While the vessel’s remains have not been located, its story contributes to the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes region.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: A.H. Moss, Lake Huron shipwreck, wooden schooner-barge, 1887 storm, Presque Isle
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters, Wooden Schooner-Barges
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner-Barge: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically used for transporting bulk cargoes on the Great Lakes.
- Stranded: A term used to describe a vessel that has run aground or is stuck on a shore or reef.