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A.H. Newbold (1848)

Explore the wreck of the A.H. Newbold, a wooden schooner lost in a storm in 1852 near Buffalo, New York.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: A. H. Newbold
  • Type: Schooner
  • Year Built: 1848
  • Dimensions: Length: 93 ft (28.3 m); Beam; Depth of hold
  • Location: Buffalo, New York
  • Number of Masts: Two

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Wooden two-masted schooner

Description

The A. H. Newbold was a wooden schooner measuring 93 feet (28.3 meters) in length. Built in 1848, it served on the Great Lakes, transporting various cargoes between ports.

History

On November 11, 1852, the A. H. Newbold departed from Buffalo, New York, carrying ballast and heading towards its next port of call. Shortly after departure, the schooner encountered a severe gale near Point Abino, Ontario. In an attempt to seek refuge from the storm, the vessel turned back towards Buffalo. Unfortunately, the violent weather conditions made navigation challenging, and the A. H. Newbold was driven onto the breakwall at Buffalo harbor. The relentless force of the storm caused the schooner to break apart, leading to its total loss.

Significant Incidents

  • The A. H. Newbold was completely destroyed after being smashed against the breakwall at Buffalo, New York, during the storm on November 11, 1852.

Final Disposition

The A. H. Newbold was completely destroyed after being smashed against the breakwall at Buffalo, New York, during the storm on November 11, 1852.

Current Condition & Accessibility

There is no record of the A. H. Newbold’s wreck being located or identified after its destruction.

Resources & Links

References are being reviewed for this wreck.

The A. H. Newbold’s tragic end serves as a reminder of the perils faced by maritime vessels navigating the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly when sudden storms could swiftly turn routine voyages into disasters.