Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: HELEN KENT
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1854
- Builder: Port Huron, Michigan
- Dimensions: Length: 104 ft (31.7 m); Beam: 20 ft (6.1 m); Depth: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 114 tons; Official Measurement: 142 tons
- Location: Brown's Pier, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: 11148
- Original Owners: F. Simmons
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The HELEN KENT was a wooden schooner constructed in 1854 in Port Huron, Michigan. Measuring 104 feet in length, with a beam of 20 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a gross tonnage of 114 tons. There is a possibility that she was a rebuild of an earlier vessel of the same name built in 1844 at Irving, New York.
History
Operating out of Chicago, the HELEN KENT was likely owned by F. Simmons. As a schooner, she would have been engaged in the transportation of goods across the Great Lakes, contributing to the commercial activities of the region during the mid-19th century.
Significant Incidents
In the third week of April 1867, the HELEN KENT went ashore at Brown’s Pier on Lake Michigan during a storm and became a total loss. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the incident.
Final Disposition
There is no available information indicating that the wreck of the HELEN KENT has been located or surveyed.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No navigational warnings or advisories have been issued concerning the HELEN KENT.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the HELEN KENT adds to the numerous maritime incidents that have occurred on the Great Lakes. While specific details about the vessel are limited, her story contributes to the rich tapestry of Great Lakes maritime history. Further research in regional archives and historical societies may uncover more information about this vessel.
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.
Identification & Site Information
- Name: HELEN KENT
- Former Names: None recorded
- Registration Number(s): 11148
- Date Built and Launched: 1854
- Builder: Port Huron, Michigan
- Measurements including Rebuilds: Length: 104 ft (31.7 m); Beam: 20 ft (6.1 m); Depth: 8 ft (2.4 m); Gross Tonnage: 114 tons; Official Measurement: 142 tons
- Date Lost, Destroyed, Abandoned: April 1867 (third week)(Adobe Stock, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, Wikipedia)
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The HELEN KENT was a wooden schooner constructed in 1854 in Port Huron, Michigan. Measuring 104 feet in length, with a beam of 20 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a gross tonnage of 114 tons. There is a possibility that she was a rebuild of an earlier vessel of the same name built in 1844 at Irving, New York.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
Operating out of Chicago, the HELEN KENT was likely owned by F. Simmons. As a schooner, she would have been engaged in the transportation of goods across the Great Lakes, contributing to the commercial activities of the region during the mid-19th century.
Final Disposition
In the third week of April 1867, the HELEN KENT went ashore at Brown’s Pier on Lake Michigan during a storm and became a total loss. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the incident.
Located By & Date Found
There is no available information indicating that the wreck of the HELEN KENT has been located or surveyed.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No navigational warnings or advisories have been issued concerning the HELEN KENT.
Resources & Links
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files: https://greatlakesrex.wordpress.com/k/(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Conclusion
The loss of the HELEN KENT adds to the numerous maritime incidents that have occurred on the Great Lakes. While specific details about the vessel are limited, her story contributes to the rich tapestry of Great Lakes maritime history. Further research in regional archives and historical societies may uncover more information about this vessel.
Suggested Keywords & Categories
Keywords: HELEN KENT, Great Lakes shipwreck, schooner, maritime history, 1867 shipwreck
Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Incidents, Wooden Schooners