Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Samuel Strong
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1847
- Builder: St. Joseph, Michigan
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: ~216 tons
- Location: Michigan shoreline on Lake Michigan
- Coordinates: Precise wreck coordinates are not documented
- Number of Masts: Two-masted
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Traditional two-masted wooden schooner, fore-and-aft rigged.
Description
The Samuel Strong was a wooden schooner built in 1847, primarily used for transporting bulk commodities such as coal. It was registered at approximately 216 tons.
History
The Samuel Strong operated in Lake Michigan, likely under charter for coal transport. It was lost in a major storm in late October 1855, when it ran ashore and was declared a total loss.
Significant Incidents
- Date of Incident: Late October 1855 (specific day not recorded)
- Cause of Loss: Struck by a major storm, ran ashore
- Cargo Status: Carrying coal at time of loss; no records of salvage
Final Disposition
The Samuel Strong was declared a total loss after being driven ashore during a storm. There are no records of salvage or recovery efforts.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The precise location of the wreck remains undocumented, and the current condition of the wreck is unknown.
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The Samuel Strong, a two-masted 216-ton schooner, was lost in a late-October 1855 gale on Lake Michigan while laden with coal. While basic loss details are documented, precise location, crew outcomes, and potential wreck remains remain unverified.
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