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A.C. Keating US 105346

Explore the wreck of the A.C. Keating, a wooden schooner-barge lost in a storm on Lake Superior in 1900.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: A.C. Keating
  • Type: Schooner-barge
  • Year Built: 1874
  • Builder: A. Turner
  • Dimensions: Length 138 ft (42.06 m); Beam 26 ft (7.92 m); Depth of hold 11 ft (3.35 m)
  • Registered Tonnage: 326 tons (approx. 295.7 metric tonnes)
  • Location: Coppermine Point, Ontario, Lake Superior
  • Official Number: 105346
  • Number of Masts: 2

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Wooden schooner-barge, a type of vessel commonly used on the Great Lakes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for transporting bulk cargoes.

Description

The A.C. Keating was a two-masted wooden schooner-barge designed for the transportation of bulk goods across the Great Lakes. Such vessels were integral to commerce in the region, facilitating the movement of essential commodities between ports.

History

Built in 1874 by A. Turner in Trenton, Michigan, the A.C. Keating served as a cargo vessel on the Great Lakes for 26 years. On November 8, 1900, while carrying a load of pulpwood, the vessel encountered a severe storm on Lake Superior. The towing steamer, J.H. Outhwaite, developed engine trouble during the storm and left the A.C. Keating at anchor with two other barges at Coppermine Point, Ontario. The A.C. Keating slipped her hold on the bottom and was driven into the rocky shore, where she broke up.

Significant Incidents

  • November 8, 1900: The A.C. Keating was stranded during a storm on Lake Superior.

Final Disposition

The A.C. Keating 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.C. Keating has been located or identified in modern times. There are no current navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck site.

Resources & Links

References are being reviewed for this wreck.

The A.C. Keating’s wreck underscores the hazards faced by schooner-barges navigating the often treacherous waters of Lake Superior. While the vessel’s remains have not been located, its story contributes to the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes region.