Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Augusta Belmont
- Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
- Year Built: 1847
- Builder: Not documented
- Dimensions: Not documented
- Registered Tonnage: Not documented
- Location: Lake Michigan
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: Not documented
- Number of Masts: Not documented
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The Augusta Belmont was a wooden schooner constructed in 1847. Designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes, she was engaged in the grain trade, a common cargo for schooners of her size and era. Specific details regarding her dimensions and builder are not documented in available records.
History
On November 14, 1857, the Augusta Belmont was en route from Chicago to Buffalo, carrying a cargo of wheat. While navigating Lake Michigan, she encountered a severe storm and sprang a leak. The vessel foundered and was reported as a total loss. Details regarding the fate of her crew are not documented in available records.
Significant Incidents
- The Augusta Belmont foundered during a storm on Lake Michigan.
Final Disposition
The Augusta Belmont foundered during a storm on Lake Michigan. There is no record of salvage operations or attempts to recover the vessel. Her remains were likely left at the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, there is no documentation indicating that the wreck of the Augusta Belmont has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
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The loss of the Augusta Belmont underscores the perils faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly those involved in the grain trade. Her sinking adds to the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred in Lake Michigan, contributing to the rich maritime history of the region. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the Augusta Belmont’s story is a testament to the challenges of lake navigation during that era.
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