Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: N. Star
- Type: Wooden scow-schooner – two-masted, shallow-draft cargo vessel
- Year Built: 1868
- Builder: J. Lamott, Bangor, Michigan
- Dimensions: ~55 × 17 × 4 ft (16.8 × 5.2 × 1.2 m); ~28 gross / 27 net tons
- Registered Tonnage: 28 gross / 27 net tons
- Location: Not specified
- Coordinates: Not available
- Official Number: 52204
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The N. Star is classified as a wooden scow-schooner, characterized by its two masts and shallow draft, making it suitable for cargo transport in coastal waters.
Description
Built in 1868 by J. Lamott in Bangor, Michigan, the N. Star measured approximately 55 feet in length, 17 feet in beam, and 4 feet in depth. It had a registered tonnage of about 28 gross tons and 27 net tons.
History
The N. Star was officially reported wrecked in September 1878, but the specific circumstances surrounding its loss remain unclear. The vessel was registered through Port Huron, MI, but the surrender record does not specify the location of the wreck.
Significant Incidents
- Incident: The N. Star was reported wrecked in September 1878.
- Casualties: No casualties were recorded.
Final Disposition
The registry for the N. Star was surrendered on December 12, 1881, due to wreck conditions. The exact nature and location of the wreck were not detailed, leaving the site uncharted.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No GPS, dive, sonar, or archaeological evidence has located the remains of the N. Star. The surrender does not specify a site, thus the wreck remains unlocated and undocumented.
Resources & Links
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The N. Star, a small scow-schooner built in 1868, was declared wrecked in September 1878, with its registry surrendered in late 1881. The cause and exact location of the wreck are unknown, and further archival research may provide additional insights.
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