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.
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