Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: W.H. Oades
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1869
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Erie
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Identification & Profile
- Name: W.H. Oades
- Year Built: 1869
- Vessel Type: Schooner
- Hull Material: Wood (assumed standard construction for the time)
Description
Ownership & Operational History
- Operated primarily on Lake Erie in the grain trade
- Known to be carrying wheat on final voyage
History
Final Disposition
- Date of Loss: August 20, 1888
- Location: Lake Erie
- Cause: Collision with schooner R. Hallaran
- Final Cargo: 16,000 bushels of wheat
- Casualties: None reported
- Outcome: Sank
Significant Incidents
Incident Summary
On August 20, 1888, the W.H. Oades collided with the larger schooner R. Hallaran on Lake Erie. The incident occurred during normal cargo operations involving the transport of wheat. The W.H. Oades sank as a result of the collision, but there were no casualties reported. The Hallaran survived the incident.
Historical Significance
This incident is illustrative of the risks of dense maritime traffic on Lake Erie during the late 19th century. Collisions between large cargo schooners were a persistent hazard, especially during peak grain shipment periods. The loss of the Oades also highlights the scale of commerce and the importance of vessel maneuverability and visibility protocols at the time.
Final Disposition
Sources
- Port of Erie maritime incident summaries
- Shipwreck Files – Great Lakes Casualty Lists
- C. Patrick Labadie Collection
Current Condition & Accessibility
Keywords and Categories
- Region: Lake Erie
- Vessel Type: Schooner
- Cause of Loss: Collision
- Final Cargo: Wheat (grain cargo)
- Period: 1869–1888
- Collision Vessel: R. Hallaran
Resources & Links
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The wreck of the W.H. Oades serves as a reminder of the maritime history and the challenges faced by vessels navigating the busy waters of Lake Erie in the late 19th century.
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.
Vessel Identification & Profile
- Name: W.H. Oades
- Year Built: 1869
- Vessel Type: Schooner
- Hull Material: Wood (assumed standard construction for the time)
Ownership & Operational History
- Operated primarily on Lake Erie in the grain trade
- Known to be carrying wheat on final voyage
Final Disposition
- Date of Loss: August 20, 1888
- Location: Lake Erie
- Cause: Collision with schooner R. Hallaran
- Final Cargo: 16,000 bushels of wheat
- Casualties: None reported
- Outcome: Sank
Incident Summary
On August 20, 1888, the W.H. Oades collided with the larger schooner R. Hallaran on Lake Erie. The incident occurred during normal cargo operations involving the transport of wheat. The W.H. Oades sank as a result of the collision, but there were no casualties reported. The Hallaran survived the incident.
Historical Significance
This incident is illustrative of the risks of dense maritime traffic on Lake Erie during the late 19th century. Collisions between large cargo schooners were a persistent hazard, especially during peak grain shipment periods. The loss of the Oades also highlights the scale of commerce and the importance of vessel maneuverability and visibility protocols at the time.
Sources
- Port of Erie maritime incident summaries
- Shipwreck Files – Great Lakes Casualty Lists
- C. Patrick Labadie Collection
Keywords and Categories
- Region: Lake Erie
- Vessel Type: Schooner
- Cause of Loss: Collision
- Final Cargo: Wheat (grain cargo)
- Period: 1869–1888
- Collision Vessel: R. Hallaran