Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: H. D. Moore
- Type: Wooden schooner (converting to auxiliary steam in 1907)
- Year Built: 1874
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Approximately 103 ft length — other measurements not specified in available sources
- Registered Tonnage:
- Depth at Wreck Site: 2.4 m / 8 ft
- Location: Gull Point, South Manitou Island, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: 95266
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The H. D. Moore was a wooden schooner, which underwent a conversion to auxiliary steam power in 1907.
Description
The H. D. Moore was built in 1874 and measured approximately 103 feet in length. The specific dimensions beyond length are not detailed in available sources.
History
During her service, the H. D. Moore likely carried lumber or general freight as a general-purpose schooner. She met her end on September 10, 1907, when she stranded on Gull Point during a storm.
Significant Incidents
- The vessel went aground during gale conditions.
- All four crew members aboard survived the incident, with no loss of life recorded.
Final Disposition
The H. D. Moore broke up in place, scattering debris in shallow water between 8 and 12 feet deep.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The remains of the H. D. Moore lie in 8 to 12 feet of water off Gull Point, making it a snorkel- and beginner-level diving site. Visible wreckage typically includes fragments of the hull, ribs, and scattered timbers.
Resources & Links
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The wreck of the H. D. Moore serves as a reminder of early-20th-century commercial shipping heritage and is easily accessible to divers today.
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