H.G. Stamback (1857)

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: H.G. Stamback
• Type: Wooden brig (two-masted)
• Year Built: 1847
• Builder: Conneaut, Ohio
• Dimensions: 82 ft (25 m) X 22 ft (6.7 m); Depth of hold: 9 ft (2.7 m)
• Registered Tonnage: ~145 gross tons
• Location: West side of North Manitou Island
• Number of Masts: 2

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Wooden brig, two-masted, approximately 82 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 9 feet deep, with a registered tonnage of around 145 gross tons.

Description

The H.G. Stamback was a wooden brig built in 1847 in Conneaut, Ohio. It was designed for cargo transport on the Great Lakes and was approximately 82 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 9 feet deep.

History

The vessel had a brief service history, primarily operating in the Great Lakes region. Specific details regarding its ownership and cargo are not well-documented.

Significant Incidents

• On October 25, 1857, while navigating Lake Michigan, the H.G. Stamback capsized during a storm and was blown onto a reef on the west side of North Manitou Island.
• After initially grounding on the reef, the vessel later slipped off into deeper water and sank.
• Contemporary records indicate some uncertainty regarding loss of life, with mentions of “some” fatalities, but exact details remain unclear.

Final Disposition

The H.G. Stamback was a total loss after it sank following its grounding on the reef. Due to the early date of loss and its deep-water location, no modern wreck survey or dive documentation exists.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The wreck of the H.G. Stamback has not been identified in modern surveys, and its current condition remains unknown.

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Further research may uncover more details about the H.G. Stamback, including potential casualties and its operational history. Scanning period newspapers and local records could provide additional insights.