Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: H.B. Moore
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1873
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Michigan
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The H.B. Moore was a wooden-hulled schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. While specific details about its construction and service history are scarce, it functioned as part of the extensive commercial shipping network that was vital to the economic development of the Great Lakes region during that era.
History
Information regarding the construction and ownership of the H.B. Moore is limited. It was part of the commercial shipping fleet that played a crucial role in the Great Lakes economy.
Significant Incidents
On May 18, 1894, the H.B. Moore encountered a severe gale while navigating Lake Michigan. The vessel was driven ashore with such force that it landed high on the beach, allowing the crew to disembark directly onto solid ground. Remarkably, all crew members survived the incident.
Final Disposition
Details regarding the exact location of the grounding and the subsequent fate of the vessel are not documented in the available records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the H.B. Moore wreck site is not available in the current records.
Resources & Links
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The H.B. Moore serves as a historical example of the risks faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the late 19th century. Despite the lack of detailed records, the incident underscores the importance of maritime safety and the potential hazards of severe weather conditions on the Great Lakes. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of its loss.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: H.B. Moore
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built and Launched: 1873
- Measurements: Specific dimensions are not documented in the accessible sources
- Date Lost: May 18, 1894
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The H.B. Moore was a wooden-hulled schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. While specific details about its construction and service history are scarce, it functioned as part of the extensive commercial shipping network that was vital to the economic development of the Great Lakes region during that era.
Final Disposition
On May 18, 1894, the H.B. Moore encountered a severe gale while navigating Lake Michigan. The vessel was driven ashore with such force that it landed high on the beach, allowing the crew to disembark directly onto solid ground. Remarkably, all crew members survived the incident. Details regarding the exact location of the grounding and the subsequent fate of the vessel are not documented in the available records.
Located By & Date Found
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the H.B. Moore wreck site is not available in the current records.
NOTMARs & Advisories
There are no specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories related to the wreck of the H.B. Moore documented in the accessible sources.
Resources & Links
- Ships and Shipwrecks of Manitowoc County
- Smithsonian Magazine,
- manitouislandsarchives.org,
- Michigan
- Wikipedia
Conclusion
The H.B. Moore serves as a historical example of the risks faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the late 19th century. Despite the lack of detailed records, the incident underscores the importance of maritime safety and the potential hazards of severe weather conditions on the Great Lakes. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of its loss.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: H.B. Moore shipwreck, 1894 Lake Michigan storm, Great Lakes schooner, maritime disaster
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, Late 19th Century Shipping
- Glossary Terms: Schooner, Shipwreck, Lake Michigan, Maritime Storm
Note: Due to limited available information, certain details about the H.B. Moore remain unspecified. Further investigation into specialized maritime databases and historical ship registries may yield more comprehensive data.
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