Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Henry Howard
- Type: Wooden steam barge
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Approximately one mile below Algonac on the St. Clair River
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden steam barge
Description
The Henry Howard was a wooden steam barge operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, such as dimensions and builder, are not readily available. She was primarily engaged in towing operations, a common role for steam barges of that era.
History
On September 10, 1884, while navigating Lake Huron upbound toward the St. Clair River with the schooner-barge George Worthington in tow, the Henry Howard encountered a fire near Thunder Bay Island. The fire was severe enough that the vessel was run aground approximately one mile below Algonac on the St. Clair River to prevent total loss. Despite these efforts, the Henry Howard was reported as a total loss due to the extensive damage caused by the fire.
Significant Incidents
- September 10, 1884: The Henry Howard caught fire while towing the schooner-barge George Worthington, leading to her grounding and subsequent total loss.
Final Disposition
The Henry Howard was completely destroyed by the fire and subsequently deemed a total loss. There are no records indicating that the wreck was salvaged or that any significant remains were recovered.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil
Resources & Links
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The Henry Howard serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by steam barges operating on the Great Lakes in the 19th century. Her loss underscores the perils of maritime navigation and the ever-present risk of onboard fires during that era.
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: Henry Howard
- Former Names: None
- Registration Number(s): Not specified
- Date Built and Launched: Not specified
- Measurements: Not specified
- Date Lost, Destroyed, Abandoned: September 10, 1884
Vessel Type
Wooden steam barge
Description
The Henry Howard was a wooden steam barge operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. Specific details regarding her construction, such as dimensions and builder, are not readily available. She was primarily engaged in towing operations, a common role for steam barges of that era.
History
On September 10, 1884, while navigating Lake Huron upbound toward the St. Clair River with the schooner-barge George Worthington in tow, the Henry Howard encountered a fire near Thunder Bay Island. The fire was severe enough that the vessel was run aground approximately one mile below Algonac on the St. Clair River to prevent total loss. Despite these efforts, the Henry Howard was reported as a total loss due to the extensive damage caused by the fire.
Final Disposition
The Henry Howard was completely destroyed by the fire and subsequently deemed a total loss. There are no records indicating that the wreck was salvaged or that any significant remains were recovered.
Located By & Date Found
Nil
Notmars & Advisories
Nil
Resources & Links
- David Swayze Shipwreck File
Conclusion
The Henry Howard serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by steam barges operating on the Great Lakes in the 19th century. Her loss underscores the perils of maritime navigation and the ever-present risk of onboard fires during that era.
Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Henry Howard, steam barge, Great Lakes shipwrecks, Lake Huron maritime history
- Categories: Maritime History, Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes
- Glossary Terms: Steam Barge, Schooner-Barge, Algonac, St. Clair River