Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Presto
- Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
- Year Built: 1857
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Huron
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The Presto was a wooden-hulled schooner constructed in 1857. Schooners of this type were commonly used on the Great Lakes during the 19th century for transporting various cargoes, including grain, lumber, and other goods. The Presto operated primarily on Lake Huron, serving ports along the Michigan and Ontario shorelines.
History
The Presto was built in 1857 and served as a cargo vessel on the Great Lakes, particularly on Lake Huron. Specific details about her ownership and service history are not extensively documented in the available records.
Significant Incidents
On October 16, 1895, the Presto encountered a severe gale while attempting to make harbor on Lake Huron. The vessel broke up and sank during the storm. Specific details regarding the exact location of the sinking, the cargo on board, and the number of crew members lost are not specified in the available records.
Final Disposition
On October 16, 1895, the Presto encountered a severe gale while attempting to make harbor on Lake Huron. The vessel broke up and sank during the storm. Specific details regarding the exact location of the sinking, the cargo on board, and the number of crew members lost are not specified in the available records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the Presto wreck site is not available in the current records.
Resources & Links
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The Presto serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the 19th century. Her sinking during a severe gale highlights the perils of maritime navigation during that era. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of her loss.
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: Presto
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built and Launched: 1857
- Measurements: Specific dimensions are not documented in the accessible sources
- Date Lost: October 16, 1895
Vessel Typ
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The Presto was a wooden-hulled schooner constructed in 1857. Schooners of this type were commonly used on the Great Lakes during the 19th century for transporting various cargoes, including grain, lumber, and other goods. The Presto operated primarily on Lake Huron, serving ports along the Michigan and Ontario shorelines.
Final Disposition
On October 16, 1895, the Presto encountered a severe gale while attempting to make harbor on Lake Huron. The vessel broke up and sank during the storm. Specific details regarding the exact location of the sinking, the cargo on board, and the number of crew members lost are not specified in the available records.
Located By & Date Found
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the Presto wreck site is not available in the current records.
NOTMARs & Advisories
There are no specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories related to the wreck of the Presto documented in the accessible sources.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Presto serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the 19th century. Her sinking during a severe gale highlights the perils of maritime navigation during that era. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of her loss.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Presto shipwreck, 1895 Lake Huron storm, Great Lakes schooner, maritime disaster
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, 19th Century Shipping
- Glossary Terms: Schooner, Shipwreck, Lake Huron, Maritime Storm