Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: A. Scott
- Type: Wooden Schooner
- Year Built: 1853
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 222 tons (approx. 201 metric tonnes)
- Location: Near Black River, Vermilion, Ohio
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner, a type of sailing vessel commonly used on the Great Lakes during the 19th century for transporting bulk cargoes.
Description
The A. Scott was a two-masted wooden schooner designed for the transportation of heavy cargoes such as limestone. Schooners of this type were integral to commerce on the Great Lakes, facilitating the movement of essential building materials between ports.
History
Built in 1853, the A. Scott served as a cargo vessel on Lake Erie for six years. On April 26, 1859, while en route from Erie, Pennsylvania to Vermilion, Ohio with a load of limestone blocks, the vessel encountered a severe gale. The storm drove the schooner ashore near the Black River at Vermilion, Ohio, where it was quickly wrecked. The crew survived the incident, but the vessel and its cargo were lost.
Significant Incidents
- April 26, 1859: The A. Scott was driven ashore during a gale, resulting in its total loss.
Final Disposition
The A. Scott was declared a total loss following the wreck. 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. Scott has been located or identified in modern times. There are also no current navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck site.
Resources & Links
References are being reviewed for this wreck.
The A. Scott’s wreck underscores the hazards faced by 19th-century schooners navigating the often treacherous waters of Lake Erie. While the vessel’s remains have not been located, its story contributes to the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes region.