Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Glenorchy
- Type: Freighter
- Year Built: 1902
- Builder: West Bay City, Michigan
- Dimensions: 356 ft (108.5 m); Beam: 50 ft (15.2 m); Depth of hold: 28 ft (8.5 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 3,943 tons
- Location: Approximately 6 miles southeast of Harbor Beach, Michigan
- Coordinates: 43° 48.580′ N 082° 31.792′ W
- Official Number: U.S. Official Number 107778; Canadian Official Number 138213
- Original Owners: Canadian ownership post-1918
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The A.E. Stewart was a steel-hulled bulk freighter built for transporting large cargoes, typical of early 20th-century Great Lakes freighters.
Description
The A.E. Stewart was constructed during the height of Great Lakes freighter operations, designed to meet the demand for moving bulk goods like grain, coal, and ore efficiently across the lakes. Built with a steel hull for durability, the vessel operated successfully under its original name until its transfer to Canadian ownership in 1918. Renamed Glenorchy, it carried out cargo transport under Canadian registration.
History
The A.E. Stewart was constructed during the height of Great Lakes freighter operations, designed to meet the demand for moving bulk goods like grain, coal, and ore efficiently across the lakes. Built with a steel hull for durability, the vessel operated successfully under its original name until its transfer to Canadian ownership in 1918. Renamed Glenorchy, it carried out cargo transport under Canadian registration.
Significant Incidents
- On October 29, 1924, while navigating Lake Huron, the Glenorchy collided with the steamship Leonard B. Miller, leading to its sinking.
Final Disposition
On October 29, 1924, while navigating Lake Huron, the Glenorchy collided with the steamship Leonard B. Miller. The impact led to its sinking approximately 6 miles southeast of Harbor Beach, Michigan. Despite the severity of the accident, there were no casualties among the crew.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No specific modern rediscovery details are documented for this wreck. However, its approximate location in Lake Huron remains a reference point for historical researchers and potential diving expeditions.
• The wreck is a potential underwater hazard for vessels navigating near Harbor Beach, Michigan.
• It is essential to consult updated maritime advisories for exact coordinates and obstructions in the area.
Resources & Links
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The Glenorchy serves as a historical testament to the era of large bulk freighters on the Great Lakes and highlights the hazards faced by vessels of this period. Its collision and subsequent sinking are part of Lake Huron’s rich maritime history. The wreck site, while not widely explored, holds significant potential for divers and historians interested in the industrial legacy of the Great Lakes shipping industry.
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.
Here is the detailed information about the vessel A.E. Stewart, later renamed Glenorchy:
Identification & Site Information
- Name: A.E. Stewart (renamed Glenorchy in 1918)
- Former Name: A.E. Stewart
- Registration Number: U.S. Official Number 107778 (renamed Glenorchy with Canadian Official Number 138213 in 1918)
- Date Built: July 8, 1902
- Place Built: West Bay City, Michigan
- Dimensions:
- Length: 356 feet (108.5 metres)
- Beam: 50 feet (15.2 metres)
- Height: 28 feet (8.5 metres)
- Gross Tonnage: 3,943 tons
- Net Tonnage: 3,049 tons
- Date Lost: October 29, 1924
- Cause of Loss: Collision with steamship Leonard B. Miller
- Location of Sinking: Approximately 6 miles southeast of Harbor Beach, Michigan, in Lake Huron
- GPS Coordinates 43° 48.580′ N 082° 31.792′ W
Vessel Type
The A.E. Stewart was a steel-hulled bulk freighter built for transporting large cargoes, typical of early 20th-century Great Lakes freighters.
Description and History
The A.E. Stewart was constructed during the height of Great Lakes freighter operations, designed to meet the demand for moving bulk goods like grain, coal, and ore efficiently across the lakes. Built with a steel hull for durability, the vessel operated successfully under its original name until its transfer to Canadian ownership in 1918. Renamed Glenorchy, it carried out cargo transport under Canadian registration.
Final Dispositions
On October 29, 1924, while navigating Lake Huron, the Glenorchy collided with the steamship Leonard B. Miller. The impact led to its sinking approximately 6 miles southeast of Harbor Beach, Michigan. Despite the severity of the accident, there were no casualties among the crew.
Located By & Date Found
No specific modern rediscovery details are documented for this wreck. However, its approximate location in Lake Huron remains a reference point for historical researchers and potential diving expeditions.
Notmars & Advisories
• The wreck is a potential underwater hazard for vessels navigating near Harbor Beach, Michigan.
• It is essential to consult updated maritime advisories for exact coordinates and obstructions in the area.
Resources & Links
For additional research and exploration:
- • Great Lakes Vessels Database
- • Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- • David Swayze Shipwreck File
- 3DShipwrecks – Glenorchy
3D Model – Glenorchy
Conclusion
The Glenorchy serves as a historical testament to the era of large bulk freighters on the Great Lakes and highlights the hazards faced by vessels of this period. Its collision and subsequent sinking are part of Lake Huron’s rich maritime history. The wreck site, while not widely explored, holds significant potential for divers and historians interested in the industrial legacy of the Great Lakes shipping industry.
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