Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Nehemiah Hubbard
- Type: Two-masted wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1832
- Builder: Amasa Savage, Ashtabula, Ohio
- Dimensions: Length: 72 ft (21.9 m); Beam: 20 ft (6.1 m); Depth of hold: 7 ft (2.1 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 93 tons
- Location: Off Conneaut, Ohio
- Official Number: None assigned
- Original Owners: Not documented
- Number of Masts: 2
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The NEHEMIAH HUBBARD was a wooden schooner, a typical Great Lakes sailing vessel of the early 19th century. Ships like this were essential for early commerce on the Great Lakes, carrying lumber, grain, coal, and general goods between ports in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada.
Built in Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1832, this vessel was relatively small, but its size and two-mast schooner rigging made it highly maneuverable, allowing it to navigate shallow harbors and rivers.
Description
The NEHEMIAH HUBBARD operated for 10 years before meeting its tragic fate in 1842.
History
The NEHEMIAH HUBBARD was built by Amasa Savage in Ashtabula, Ohio, and launched as a schooner in 1832. It was actively engaged in cargo transport on Lake Erie from 1832 to 1842, likely carrying grain, lumber, and general freight.
Significant Incidents
- 1832: Built by Amasa Savage in Ashtabula, Ohio, launched as a schooner.
- 1832-1842: Actively engaged in cargo transport on Lake Erie, likely carrying grain, lumber, and general freight.
Final Disposition
The NEHEMIAH HUBBARD was lost on November 18, 1842, off Conneaut, Ohio, in a severe storm.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The NEHEMIAH HUBBARD‘s wreck has never been confirmed or located near Conneaut, Ohio. Given that Lake Erie’s storms are known for strong waves and shifting sands, any remains of the vessel may be deeply buried or dispersed.
No modern navigational hazards related to this wreck are reported near Conneaut, Ohio.
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The NEHEMIAH HUBBARD was one of many early schooners lost on Lake Erie, highlighting the dangers of Great Lakes navigation in the 19th century. Its mystery remains unsolved, as the missing lifeboat raises questions about whether any of the seven crew members survived. The loss of an entire ship just offshore from its destination is a stark reminder of how unpredictable the Great Lakes’ weather can be, even for experienced sailors.
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