Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: FAITH
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1867
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Huron (exact shoreline unspecified)
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The FAITH was a schooner, likely a small to mid-sized vessel with a fore-and-aft rig.
Description
At the time of her loss, the FAITH was carrying cedar posts, indicating her involvement in the regional construction-materials trade.
History
The FAITH was lost in a violent storm on October 28, 1878, when she was driven ashore on Lake Huron. The force of the surf and wind caused the vessel to become a total loss, and by October 30, she had completely broken up, leaving only wreckage visible.
Significant Incidents
- In a violent storm on October 28, 1878, the FAITH was driven ashore on Lake Huron while carrying cedar posts.
- The force of the surf and wind hammered the vessel onto the beach, rendering her a total loss.
- By October 30, the schooner had broken up completely, and only wreckage remained visible.
- No information has been recorded regarding crew casualties, survivors, or rescue efforts.
Final Disposition
The FAITH was irreparably damaged and abandoned as wreckage scattered along the beach. No salvage or recovery operations are documented; debris likely remained until buried by natural beach processes.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, but it is presumed that any remaining debris has been affected by natural processes over time.
Resources & Links
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This loss reflects the perils of late-season shipping on the Great Lakes, particularly along the exposed Huron shoreline where sudden gales could overwhelm wooden sailing vessels.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
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Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: FAITH
- Year Built: 1867
- Final Disposition: Wrecked and broken apart ashore
- Final Location: Lake Huron (exact shoreline unspecified)
- Date Lost: October 28, 1878
Vessel Type & Dimensions
- Type: Schooner (likely a small to mid-sized fore-and-aft rig)
- Cargo at Loss: Cedar posts
Incident Details
- In a violent storm on October 28, 1878, the FAITH was driven ashore on Lake Huron while carrying cedar posts.
- The force of the surf and wind hammered the vessel onto the beach, rendering her a total loss.
- By October 30, the schooner had broken up completely, and only wreckage remained visible.
- No information has been recorded regarding crew casualties, survivors, or rescue efforts.
Context & Significance
- This loss reflects the perils of late-season shipping on the Great Lakes—particularly along the exposed Huron shoreline where sudden gales could overwhelm wooden sailing vessels.
- Transporting cedar posts suggests engagement in the regional construction-materials trade, vital to growing communities of the era.
Final Disposition
- The FAITH was irreparably damaged and abandoned as wreckage scattered along the beach.
- No salvage or recovery operations are documented; debris likely remained until buried by natural beach processes.
Potential for Further Research
- Local historical societies and period newspapers around Lake Huron may hold additional details—especially about crew safety, shipping company ownership, or precise wreck location.
- Maritime logs or lighthouse keeper records could reveal more about the storm or sighting reports.
Categories & Keywords
- Keywords: Schooner, cedar posts, storm wreck, Huron shoreline, beach wreck, timber trade
- Category: Great Lakes wooden schooners; 19th-century maritime losses in Lake Huron