Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Conquest
- Type: Two-masted Wooden Schooner
- Year Built: 1853
- Builder: Rogers in Olcott, New York
- Dimensions: 110 ft (33.53 m); Beam: 21.75 ft; Depth of hold: 8.33 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 150 gross / 143 net tons
- Location: Near Sheboygan’s North Pier, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: 4582
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Two-masted wooden schooner.
Description
Description
The Conquest was a mid-19th-century wooden schooner built in 1853. It measured 110 feet in length, with a beam of 21.75 feet and a depth of hold of 8.33 feet. The vessel had a registered tonnage of 150 gross and 143 net tons.
History
History
The Conquest was constructed by Rogers in Olcott, New York, and served in various capacities on the Great Lakes. Its service history includes multiple voyages until its final journey in June 1899.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Grounded off Sheboygan’s North Pier during a storm in June 1899.
- Declared a total loss and scuttled after being abandoned.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
After being declared a total loss, the Conquest was scuttled and formally surrendered to U.S. authorities in June 1899.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The remains of the Conquest reportedly lie shallow off the breakwater, likely consisting of broken hull timbers and scattered debris near the shoreline. No modern charting or hazard markers are indicated for the site.
Resources & Links
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Summary
The Conquest, a mid-19th-century wooden schooner hailing from Olcott, NY, grounded off Sheboygan’s North Pier during a storm in June 1899. Declared a total loss, she was scuttled offshore. Though largely forgotten, her remains are believed to survive near the shoreline—offering potential for archaeological survey and regional heritage interpretation.
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