Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Golden Harvest
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1856
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Not recorded; likely along Lake Huron shores between Port Huron and Mackinaw
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Type: Wooden schooner—or possible scow-schooner—conducting coastal freight runs.
Description
The Golden Harvest primarily carried lumber, a common commodity in the region. The vessel was lost in late 1895, with its documentation formally surrendered in March 1896, indicating it was considered a total loss.
History
Although records do not specify the exact date, the Golden Harvest is believed to have encountered severe weather on Lake Huron in late 1895. The vessel was likely driven ashore or disabled by the storm, leading to the surrender of her documentation in early 1896. Official registry lists her as a ‘wrecked’ total loss.
Significant Incidents
- Loss Timing: Late 1895 (specific date unrecorded).
- Loss Method: Credibly due to storm, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
- Crew Status: Unreported in sources—no casualty data available.
Final Disposition
The Golden Harvest was sold to Captain Higgie after the wreck, who later moved the hull to Buffalo. The fate of the hull post-move is unclear, with no documented archaeological surveys or hazard markers recorded.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, as there have been no documented archaeological surveys or remnants of wreckage reported.
Resources & Links
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The Golden Harvest represents the later-stage career of mid-century wooden lumber schooners, vulnerable to fall storms even near the close of their operational lifespan. Its unheralded loss and post-wreck transfer to Buffalo highlight the commonplace yet under-documented fate of such vessels in Great Lakes maritime history.
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