Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: ALMERON THOMAS
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1891
- Builder: Not specified
- Dimensions: Length: Not specified; Beam: Not specified; Depth of hold: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage: Not specified
- Location: Lake Michigan
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The ALMERON THOMAS was a wooden schooner built in 1891. Details about her dimensions and builder remain unknown. She primarily transported bulk materials such as gravel across the Great Lakes.
History
On November 30, 1900, the ALMERON THOMAS was carrying a cargo of gravel on Lake Michigan when she encountered a fierce storm. The vessel was overwhelmed by the storm and lost. Fortunately, all crew members survived without injury.
Significant Incidents
- Loss of the ALMERON THOMAS occurred during a storm on November 30, 1900.
- No loss of life reported.
Final Disposition
The ALMERON THOMAS was declared a total loss after the storm. There are no records of salvage or recovery efforts following the incident.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil – The wreck of the ALMERON THOMAS has not been definitively located or confirmed in modern times.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the ALMERON THOMAS underscores the perils faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her sinking in Lake Michigan serves as a testament to the challenges of maritime navigation in the region, particularly the risks posed by sudden and severe storms.
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: ALMERON THOMAS
- Former Names: None
- Official Number: Not available
- Date Built and Launched: 1891
- Builder: Not specified
- Measurements:
- Length: Not specified
- Gross Tonnage: Not specified
- Date Lost: November 30, 1900
- Cause: Storm
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Gravel
- Place of Loss: Lake Michigan
- Loss of Life: None
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The ALMERON THOMAS was a wooden schooner built in 1891. Details about her dimensions and builder remain unknown. She primarily transported bulk materials such as gravel across the Great Lakes.
History
On November 30, 1900, the ALMERON THOMAS was carrying a cargo of gravel on Lake Michigan when she encountered a fierce storm. The vessel was overwhelmed by the storm and lost. Fortunately, all crew members survived without injury.
Final Disposition
The ALMERON THOMAS was declared a total loss after the storm. There are no records of salvage or recovery efforts following the incident.
Located By & Date Found
Nil – The wreck of the ALMERON THOMAS has not been definitively located or confirmed in modern times.
Notmars & Advisories
Nil – No current navigational warnings or official markers exist for the wreck site of the ALMERON THOMAS in Lake Michigan.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The loss of the ALMERON THOMAS underscores the perils faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her sinking in Lake Michigan serves as a testament to the challenges of maritime navigation in the region, particularly the risks posed by sudden and severe storms.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: ALMERON THOMAS, Lake Michigan shipwreck, 1900 storm, wooden schooner, gravel transport
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters, Wooden Sailing Vessels
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Foundered: A term indicating that a vessel filled with water and sank.
- Total Loss: A term indicating that a vessel is considered completely destroyed or beyond repair.Amazon
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