Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Henry Young
- Type: Wooden two-masted scow-schooner
- Year Built: 1866
- Builder: Burns, Lakeport, Michigan (or possibly J. Schaller, Port Huron, Michigan)
- Dimensions: 64 ft x 18 ft x 5 ft (19.5 m x 5.5 m x 1.5 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 40 gross tons, 40 net tons
- Location: Unreported location
- Official Number: C74070 (Canada), previously U.S. Official Number 11759
- Original Owners: Originally U.S., sold to Canada in 1879, operated out of Windsor, Ontario
- Number of Masts: 2
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Henry Young was a scow-schooner, a type of flat-bottomed sailing vessel often used for hauling bulk cargoes such as lumber, stone, and grain. These vessels were common on the Great Lakes, as their shallow draft allowed them to navigate rivers, small harbors, and coastal waters more easily than deep-draft ships.
Description
Built in 1866, the Henry Young served as a working cargo vessel for over a decade. It was originally registered in the United States before being sold to Canadian ownership in 1879, operating out of Windsor, Ontario.
The vessel sank in Lake Erie in 1870 but was apparently salvaged and returned to service.
In 1881, the Henry Young was reported wrecked, though no details of the incident—including its exact location, cargo, or possible casualties—have been found in historical records.
History
The Henry Young was declared a wreck in 1881, but no confirmed wreckage has been found.
Significant Incidents
- No documented discovery of the wreck exists.
- Possible remains may be buried under sediment or lost in an uncharted area.
Final Disposition
The Henry Young was declared a wreck in 1881, but no confirmed wreckage has been found.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, the wreck of the Henry Young remains undiscovered, with no known navigational hazards linked to it.
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The Henry Young was a small but hardworking scow-schooner, serving both U.S. and Canadian owners. Its sinking in 1870 and later wrecking in 1881 highlight the dangers faced by these lightly built cargo vessels. Due to limited records on its final voyage, the location of its wreck remains unknown, leaving it a mystery in Great Lakes maritime history.
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