List of shipwrecks in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve is a United States National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Huron's Thunder Bay, within the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Michigan. It protects an estimated 116 historically significant shipwrecks ranging from nineteenth-century wooden side-wheelers to twentieth-century steel-hulled steamers.[1]7 of the wrecks are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

List of shipwrecks in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is located in Great Lakes
List of shipwrecks in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Sanctuary location

Shipwrecks within the sanctuary

ShipShip typeBuild dateSunk dateDepthNotesCoordinatesNRHP statusImage
AlbanyWooden paddle steamer184618535 feet (1.5 m)On November 26, 1853 while carrying 200 passengers and various supplies, the Albany went aground near Presque Isle, Michigan, and was destroyed by a storm the next day.[2][3]45°19′24″N 83°27′30″W / 45.323267°N 83.458467°W / 45.323267; -83.458467 (Albany)Not listed
Alvin BuckinghamWooden schooner185318708 feet (2.4 m)On October 19, 1870 the Alvin Buckingham started to leak off Black River Island. Her crew ended up beaching her in shallow water, where she filled with water and sank.[4][5]44°50′28″N 83°17′07″W / 44.840983°N 83.285383°W / 44.840983; -83.285383 (Alvin Buckingham)Not listed
American UnionWooden schooner1862189410 feet (3.0 m)On May 6, 1894 the American Union ran aground in a storm near Presque Isle, Michigan.[6][7]45°21′25″N 83°35′22″W / 45.356867°N 83.589467°W / 45.356867; -83.589467 (American Union)Not listed
Barge No.1Wooden barge1895191842 feet (13 m)On November 8, 1918 Barge No.1 ran aground on a reef at the southern point of Thunder Bay in an autumn storm and quickly broke up.[8][9]45°00′55″N 83°18′14″W / 45.015317°N 83.303967°W / 45.015317; -83.303967 (Barge No.1)Not listed
Barge No.12Steel barge1897197540 feet (12 m)On July 8, 1975 Barge No.12 sank due to unknown reasons off Presque Isle, Michigan.[10][11]45°08′12″N 83°09′33″W / 45.13655°N 83.159233°W / 45.13655; -83.159233 (Barge No.12)Not listed
Bay CityWooden schooner1857190211 feet (3.4 m)On November 29, 1902 the Bay City was driven against a pier in Alpena, Michigan and abandoned.[12][13]45°03′22″N 83°25′36″W / 45.056139°N 83.426750°W / 45.056139; -83.426750 (Bay City)Not listed
Benjamin FranklinWooden paddle steamer1842185055 feet (17 m)On October 8, 1850 the Benjamin Franklin went aground on Thunder Bay Island and sank.[14][15]45°01′56″N 83°11′32″W / 45.032233°N 83.19215°W / 45.032233; -83.19215 (Benjamin Franklin)Not listed
B.W. BlanchardWooden steamer187019049 feet (2.7 m)On November 29, 1904 the B.W. Blanchard ran aground on North Point Reef with the schooners John T. Johnson and the John Kilderhouse; the former of which was also lost.[16][17]45°01′16″N 83°15′46″W / 45.021183°N 83.262717°W / 45.021183; -83.262717 (B.W. Blanchard)Not listed
ChoctawSteel semi-whaleback ship18921915300 feet (91 m)On July 11, 1915 the Choctaw was bound from Cleveland, Ohio for Marquette, Michigan with a cargo of coal. At around 5:30 a.m. the Canadian steamer Wahcondah rammed the Choctaw on her port side. She eventually rolled over, and sank.[18][19]45°32′02″N 83°30′33″W / 45.534010°N 83.509300°W / 45.534010; -83.509300 (Choctaw)Listed
City of AlpenaWooden tug187418809 feet (2.7 m)On August 9, 1880 the City of Ashland caught fire and sank near Black River, Wisconsin.[20][21]44°47′16″N 83°17′40″W / 44.7878°N 83.2944°W / 44.7878; -83.2944 (City of Alpena)Not listed
CongressWooden steamer1861186817 feet (5.2 m)On October 22, 1868 while bound for Chicago, Illinois with a cargo of salt, apples and railroad iron, when she stranded and burned near North Point.[22][23]45°00′52″N 83°15′33″W / 45.014459°N 83.259048°W / 45.014459; -83.259048 (Congress)Not listed
Cornelia B. WindiateWooden schooner18741875180 feet (55 m)In November 1875 the Cornelia B. Windiate was bound from Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Buffalo, New York with a cargo of corn, when she disappeared with all hands off Presque Isle, Michigan.[24][25]45°19′32″N 83°13′06″W / 45.325433°N 83.218433°W / 45.325433; -83.218433 (Cornelia B. Windiate)Not listed
CorsairWooden schooner18661872182 feet (55 m)On September 29, 1872 the Corsair sank with the loss of five lives off Harrisville, Michigan.[26][27]44°46′55″N 83°07′26″W / 44.782033°N 83.123767°W / 44.782033; -83.123767 (Corsair)Not listed
CorsicanWooden schooner18621893160 feet (49 m)On June 2, 1893 the Corsican was rammed and sunk by the steamer Corsica off Thunder Bay.[28][29]44°54′46″N 83°03′18″W / 44.912667°N 83.055°W / 44.912667; -83.055 (Corsican)Not listed
DefianceWooden schooner18481854185 feet (56 m)On October 20, 1854 the Defiange was bound from Chicago, Illinois for Detroit, Michigan with a cargo of grain, when she was rammed and sunk by the schooner John J. Audubon, which also sank.[30][31]45°14′03″N 83°16′42″W / 45.2343°N 83.27845°W / 45.2343; -83.27845 (Defiance)Not listed
DetroitWooden steamer1859187210 feet (3.0 m)On September 29, 1872 the Detroit was driven ashore near Greenbush, Michigan with a cargo of lumber. A few weeks later during salvage operations, one of the chains used to lift the Detroit cut her in half, causing her to sink.[32][33]44°35′10″N 83°18′41″W / 44.586183°N 83.311433°W / 44.586183; -83.311433 (Detroit)Not listed
D.M. WilsonWooden bulk freighter1873189440 feet (12 m)On October 27, 1894 while heading to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a load of coal, the D.M. Wilson sprang a leak and started to sink. The steamers Hudson and Samuel Mitchell took her in tow, but she sank off Thunder Bay Island.[34][35]45°03′55″N 83°10′56″W / 45.065333°N 83.182133°W / 45.065333; -83.182133 (D.M. Wilson)Not listed
D.R. HannaSteel bulk freighter19061919135 feet (41 m)On May 16, 1919 the D.R. Hanna was bound from Duluth, Minnesota for Buffalo, New York with a cargo of wheat, when she was rammed by the freighter Quincy A. Shaw. She eventually rolled over and sank.[36][37]45°05′03″N 83°05′12″W / 45.084167°N 83.08655°W / 45.084167; -83.08655 (D.R. Hanna)Not listed
Dump scowWooden scowUnknownCirca 1930130 feet (40 m)Unidentified wooden scow believed to have been abandoned and scuttled circa 1930.[38]45°12′46″N 83°17′58″W / 45.212667°N 83.299567°W / 45.212667; -83.299567 (Dump scow)Not listed
Duncan CityWooden tug1883Circa 192315 feet (4.6 m)The Duncan City was abandoned and scuttled circa 1923. She was listed as abandoned in 1927.[39][40]45°24′47″N 83°45′44″W / 45.413117°N 83.762217°W / 45.413117; -83.762217 (Duncan City)Not listed
E.B. AllenWooden schooner18641874100 feet (30 m)On November 20, 1874 the E.B. Allen was bound for Buffalo, New York with a cargo of grain when she was rammed and sunk by the bark Newsboy.[41][42]45°00′59″N 83°09′54″W / 45.016267°N 83.164983°W / 45.016267; -83.164983 (E.B. Allen)Not listed
EgyptianWooden bulk freighter18731897230 feet (70 m)On December 1, 1897 the Egyptian was bound from Cleveland, Ohio for Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a cargo of coal when she caught fire and sank off Black River, Michigan.[43][44]44°46′57″N 83°11′24″W / 44.782539°N 83.190078°W / 44.782539; -83.190078 (Egyptian)Not listed
Empire StateWooden brigantine1862187712 feet (3.7 m)On November 8, 1877 the Empire State was bound from Marquette, Michigan for Cleveland, Ohio with a cargo of iron ore when she ran aground on North Point Reef.[45][46]45°00′51″N 83°15′23″W / 45.014217°N 83.256283°W / 45.014217; -83.256283 (Empire State)Not listed
EtruriaSteel bulk freighter19021905310 feet (94 m)On June 18, 1905 the Etruria was bound from Toledo, Ohio for Superior, Wisconsin with a cargo of coal when she was rammed by the downbound freighter Amasa Stone. The Etruria eventually rolled over and sank.[47][48][49]45°28′59″N 83°28′25″W / 45.483°N 83.473683°W / 45.483; -83.473683 (Etruria)Not listed
FloridaWooden package freighter18891897206 feet (63 m)On May 21, 1897 the Florida was sailing off Presque Isle, Michigan with a cargo of flour, barrels of whiskey, syrup, and various manufactured goods, when she was rammed and sunk by the freighter George W. Roby.[50][51]45°17′47″N 83°17′01″W / 45.29635°N 83.283517°W / 45.29635; -83.283517 (Florida)Not listed
F.T. BarneyWooden schooner18561868160 feet (49 m)On October 23, 1868 the F.T. Barney was bound from Cleveland, Ohio for Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a cargo of coal when she was rammed and sunk by the schooner T.J. Bronson.[52][53]45°29′09″N 83°50′33″W / 45.485833°N 83.8425°W / 45.485833; -83.8425 (F.T. Barney)Listed
GalenaWooden steamer1857187216 feet (4.9 m)On September 24, 1872 while loaded with a cargo of lumber, the Galena ran hard aground on North Point Reef, eventually going to pieces.[54][55]45°00′28″N 83°14′59″W / 45.007667°N 83.249833°W / 45.007667; -83.249833 (Galena)Not listed
GrecianSteel bulk freighter18911906100 feet (30 m)On June 7, 1906 the Grecian struck a rock near DeTour Village, Michigan in the St. Marys River and sank. She was eventually refloated and taken in tow of the freighter Sir Henry Bessemer, which would take her to Detroit, Michigan for repairs. On June 15, 1906 while off Thunder Bay Island the Grecian unexpectedly filled with water and sank.[56][57]44°58′07″N 83°12′03″W / 44.968611°N 83.200833°W / 44.968611; -83.200833 (Grecian)Listed
Haltiner bargeWooden bargeUnknownCirca 192913 feet (4.0 m)Unidentified wooden derrick barge believed to have sunk circa 1929.[58]45°02′05″N 83°19′36″W / 45.03485°N 83.326583°W / 45.03485; -83.326583 (Haltiner barge)Not listed
Harvey BissellWooden schooner barge1866190515 feet (4.6 m)On November 24, 1905 the empty Harvey Bissell ran aground between Presque Isle, Michigan and Thunder Bay Island. Three weeks later, she was raised and towed to Alpena, Michigan where she was dismantled and scuttled.[59][60][61]45°03′17″N 83°25′36″W / 45.054783°N 83.426717°W / 45.054783; -83.426717 (Harvey Bissell)Not listed
Heart FailureWooden dredgeUnknownBefore 191018 feet (5.5 m)Wooden dredge believed to have been abandoned sometime before 1910.[62]45°03′44″N 83°22′39″W / 45.0621°N 83.37755°W / 45.0621; -83.37755 (Heart Failure)Not listed
Isaac M. ScottSteel bulk freighter19091913175 feet (53 m)On November 11, 1913 the Isaac M. Scott was bound from Cleveland, Ohio for Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a cargo of coal, when she encountered the Great Lakes Storm of 1913. When she was sailing off Thunder Bay Island, the Scott capsized and sank with the loss of all her crew.[63][64][65]45°03′55″N 83°02′21″W / 45.065333°N 83.039217°W / 45.065333; -83.039217 (Isaac M. Scott)Not listed
IshpemingWooden schooner1872190312 feet (3.7 m)On November 29, 1903 while loaded with a cargo of coal, the Ishpeming was driven ashore on Black River Island, where she broke up.[66][67]44°48′35″N 83°16′39″W / 44.809817°N 83.2775°W / 44.809817; -83.2775 (Ishpeming)Not listed
James DavidsonWooden bulk freighter1874188335 feet (11 m)On October 4, 1883 the James Davidson was bound from Buffalo, New York for Duluth, Minnesota with a cargo of coal when she ran aground on the southern tip of Thunder Bay Island, eventually breaking up.[68][69]45°01′57″N 83°11′34″W / 45.0324°N 83.192717°W / 45.0324; -83.192717 (James Davidson)Not listed
James H. HallWooden schooner188519166 feet (1.8 m)On November 6, 1916 while loaded with a cargo of lumber the James H. Hall tried to enter the Thunder Bay River, but she accidentally swerved, hit a pier and sank.[70][71]45°03′27″N 83°25′46″W / 45.0574°N 83.4294°W / 45.0574; -83.4294 (James H. Hall)Not listed
John F. WarnerWooden schooner185518909 feet (2.7 m)On October 13, 1890 the John F. Warner was driven ashore near Alpena, Michigan, where she broke in half and sank.[72][73]45°03′03″N 83°26′08″W / 45.050833°N 83.435467°W / 45.050833; -83.435467 (John F. Warner)Not listed
John ShawWooden schooner18841894128 feet (39 m)On November 13, 1894 the John Shaw was heading to Chicago, Illinois with a cargo of coal, when she sank in a snowstorm off Harrisville, Michigan.[74][75]44°37′00″N 83°08′00″W / 44.616667°N 83.133333°W / 44.616667; -83.133333 (John Shaw)Not Listed
John T. JohnsonWooden schooner barge187319047 feet (2.1 m)On November 29, 1904 the John T. Johnson ran aground on North Point Reef, while being towed by the steamer B.W. Blanchard, and being followed by the schooner John Kilderhouse, the latter of which was recovered.[76][77]45°01′18″N 83°15′43″W / 45.02165°N 83.262017°W / 45.02165; -83.262017 (John T. Johnson)Not listed
John J. AudubonWooden schooner18541854170 feet (52 m)On October 21, 1854 while loaded with a cargo of railroad iron, the Audubon rammed the upbound schooner Defiance. Both the Defiance and the Audubon sank.[78][79]45°17′20″N 83°20′21″W / 45.28885°N 83.339183°W / 45.28885; -83.339183 (John J. Audubon)Not listed
Joseph S. FayWooden bulk freighter1871190517 feet (5.2 m)On October 19, 1905 the Joseph S. Fay was bound from Escanaba, Michigan for Ashtabula, Ohio with a cargo of iron ore, when she ran aground near Forty Mile Point Light.[80][81]45°29′19″N 83°54′36″W / 45.488611°N 83.91°W / 45.488611; -83.91 (Joseph S. Fay)Listed
Knight TemplarWooden schooner barge186519035 feet (1.5 m)The Knight Templar was abandoned and scuttled on July 25, 1903.[82][83]45°03′00″N 83°22′00″W / 45.05°N 83.366667°W / 45.05; -83.366667 (Knight Templar)Not listed
Kyle SpanglerWooden schooner18561860180 feet (55 m)On November 7, 1860 while upbound with a cargo of corn, the Kyle Spangler was rammed and sunk by the downbound schooner Racine.[84][85]45°23′01″N 83°26′07″W / 45.383611°N 83.435278°W / 45.383611; -83.435278 (Kyle Spangler)Listed
Light GuardWooden schooner barge186619037 feet (2.1 m)The Light Guard was abandoned and scuttled on July 22, 1903.[82][86]45°03′00″N 83°23′00″W / 45.05°N 83.383333°W / 45.05; -83.383333 (Light Guard)Not listed
LorettaWooden steam barge189218967 feet (2.1 m)On October 7, 1896 while loaded with a cargo of chains, the Loretta caught fire and was towed out into the lake where she sank.[87][88]44°48′54″N 83°16′57″W / 44.81505°N 83.282583°W / 44.81505; -83.282583 (Loretta)Not listed
Lucinda Van ValkenburgWooden schooner1862188760 feet (18 m)On May 31, 1887 while laden with coal, the Lucinda Van Valkenburg was rammed and sunk by the steamer Lehigh north of Thunder Bay Island.[89][90]45°03′23″N 83°10′11″W / 45.056333°N 83.169667°W / 45.056333; -83.169667 (Lucinda Van Valkenburg)Not listed
Maid of the MistWooden schooner186318787 feet (2.1 m)On September 25, 1878 the Maid of the Mist was caught in a gale, grounded, broke in half and sank.[91][92]45°06′58″N 83°19′03″W / 45.116183°N 83.3174°W / 45.116183; -83.3174 (Maid of the Mist)Not listed
Marine CityWooden paddle steamer186618805 feet (1.5 m)On August 29, 1880 while downbound with a cargo of shingles, fish and passengers, the Marine City caught fire and sank, killing 9 people.[93][94][95]44°46′14″N 83°17′22″W / 44.770617°N 83.289433°W / 44.770617; -83.289433 (Marine City)Not listed
MessengerWooden steam barge18661890194 feet (59 m)On November 12, 1890 the Messenger caught fire in Rogers City, Michigan; she was then towed out into the lake where she sank.[96][97][98]45°29′00″N 83°51′00″W / 45.483333°N 83.85°W / 45.483333; -83.85 (Messenger)Not listed
M.F. MerrickWooden schooner18631889310 feet (94 m)On May 17, 1889 while loaded with a cargo of sand, the M.F. Merrick was rammed and sunk off Presque Isle, Michigan by the steamer R.P. Ranney.[99][100]45°28′14″N 83°26′47″W / 45.4705°N 83.44625°W / 45.4705; -83.44625 (M.F. Merrick)Not listed
MonohansettWooden steam barge1872190718 feet (5.5 m)On November 23, 1907 while loaded with a cargo of coal, the Monohansett caught fire, burned to the waterline and sank south of Thunder Bay Island.[101][102][103]45°02′00″N 83°11′59″W / 45.033267°N 83.1998°W / 45.033267; -83.1998 (Monohansett)Not listed
MontanaWooden steam barge1872191463 feet (19 m)On September 6, 1914 the Montana was heading from Detroit, Michigan to Georgian Bay to load lumber, when she caught fire, burned to the waterline and sank near North Point.[104][105][106]44°59′02″N 83°16′01″W / 44.98375°N 83.266883°W / 44.98375; -83.266883 (Montana)Not listed
MonroviaSteel ocean freighter19431959140 feet (43 m)On June 25, 1959 the Monrovia was on her way to Chicago, Illinois with a cargo of steel, when she was rammed and sunk by the freighter Royalton.[107][108]44°35′25″N 82°33′12″W / 44.590278°N 82.553333°W / 44.590278; -82.553333 (Monrovia)Not listed
Newell A. EddyWooden schooner barge18901893168 feet (51 m)On April 22, 1893 the Newell A. Eddy was bound from Buffalo, New York for Chicago, Illinois with a cargo of wheat, when she encountered a storm and sank with all hands.[109][110]45°46′53″N 84°13′49″W / 45.781417°N 84.230283°W / 45.781417; -84.230283 (Newell A. Eddy)Not listed
New OrleansWooden paddle steamer1838184915 feet (4.6 m)On June 14, 1849 while upbound, the New Orleans ran aground on a reef west of Thunder Bay Island.[111][112]45°02′35″N 83°14′26″W / 45.042983°N 83.240417°W / 45.042983; -83.240417 (New Orleans)Not listed
New OrleansWooden bulk freighter18851906145 feet (44 m)On June 30, 1906 the New Orleans was rammed and sunk by the steamer William R. Linn north of Thunder Bay Island.[113][114]45°10′03″N 83°13′03″W / 45.16755°N 83.217383°W / 45.16755; -83.217383 (New Orleans)Not listed
NordmeerSteel ocean freighter1954196640 feet (12 m)On November 19, 1966 the Nordmeer ran aground 7 miles northeast of Thunder Bay Island, eventually going to pieces.[115]45°08′10″N 83°09′35″W / 45.136017°N 83.159767°W / 45.136017; -83.159767 (Nordmeer)Not listed
NormanSteel bulk freighter18901895210 feet (64 m)On May 30, 1895 while on her way to Escanaba, Michigan to load iron ore, the Norman was rammed and sunk by the steamer Jack. Five people died.[116][117]45°18′42″N 83°16′44″W / 45.311667°N 83.278889°W / 45.311667; -83.278889 (Norman)Listed
Northern LightWooden barge185818812 feet (0.61 m)In August 1881 the Northern Light stranded near Harrisville, Michigan, eventually going to pieces.[118][119]44°39′37″N 83°17′13″W / 44.660267°N 83.286817°W / 44.660267; -83.286817 (Northern Light)Not listed
NorthwesternWooden brig18471850135 feet (41 m)On September 30, 1850 the while laden with a cargo of salt, the Northwestern was rammed and sunk by the steamer Monticello.[120][121]45°26′53″N 83°41′49″W / 45.448083°N 83.69695°W / 45.448083; -83.69695 (Northwestern)Not listed
O.E. ParksWooden steam barge1891192962 feet (19 m)On May 3, 1929 while bound from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan for Alpena, Michigan with a cargo of pulpwood, the O.E. Parks encountered heavy seas and snow. She started taking on water and eventually sank.[122][123]45°03′07″N 83°10′32″W / 45.0519°N 83.17545°W / 45.0519; -83.17545 (O.E. Parks)Not listed
OgaritaWooden schooner barge1864190530 feet (9.1 m)On October 25, 1905 the Ogarita caught fire and sank north of Thunder Bay Island.[124][125]45°06′20″N 83°13′05″W / 45.105433°N 83.21795°W / 45.105433; -83.21795 (Ogarita)Not listed
OhioWooden bulk freighter18751894300 feet (91 m)On September 26, 1894 while bound from Duluth, Minnesota for Ogdensburg, New York with a cargo of corn, when she was rammed and sunk by the schooner Ironton, which also sank.[126][127]45°29′03″N 83°29′03″W / 45.484152°N 83.484199°W / 45.484152; -83.484199 (Ohio)Not listed
Oscar T. FlintWooden steam barge1889190930 feet (9.1 m)On November 25, 1909 the Oscar T. Flint caught fire, burned to the waterline and sank east of Thunder Bay River.[128][129]45°01′34″N 83°20′51″W / 45.026133°N 83.347383°W / 45.026133; -83.347383 (Oscar T. Flint)Not listed
PersianWooden schooner18551868168 feet (51 m)On September 16, 1868 the Persian was upbound with a cargo of wheat, when she was hit by the schooner E.B. Allen, which tried to pass her. The Captain of the Allen reported seeing the Persian head for land. She eventually sank, killing all on board.[130][131]45°41′58″N 84°09′10″W / 45.69935°N 84.1529°W / 45.69935; -84.1529 (Persian)Not listed
PewabicWooden steamer18631865182 feet (55 m)On August 9, 1865 the Pewabic was bound from Houghton, Michigan for Cleveland, Ohio with a cargo of iron ore, copper and passengers when she was rammed and sunk by her sister ship, the Meteor. The Pewabic eventually sank with the loss of about 125 lives.[132][133][134][135]44°57′53″N 83°06′14″W / 44.964722°N 83.103889°W / 44.964722; -83.103889 (Pewabic)Listed
PortlandWooden schooner186318776 feet (1.8 m)The Portland ran aground on October 13, 1877 near Presque Isle, Michigan, and was destroyed by a storm shortly afterwards.[136][137]45°14′56″N 83°24′27″W / 45.248817°N 83.4075°W / 45.248817; -83.4075 (Portland)Not listed
PortsmouthWooden steamer185318678 feet (2.4 m)On November 15, 1867 the Portsmouth was bound from Marquette, Michigan for Buffalo, New York with a load of pig iron, when she ran aground on Middle Island and broke up.[138][139]45°11′49″N 83°20′08″W / 45.197056°N 83.335556°W / 45.197056; -83.335556 (Portsmouth)Not listed
RacerWooden schooner1856186911 feet (3.4 m)On November 17, 1869 while downbound from Marquette, Michigan with a load of iron ore, the Racer went aground southwest of Cheboygan, Michigan, eventually breaking up.[140][141]45°34′54″N 84°08′55″W / 45.581667°N 84.14865°W / 45.581667; -84.14865 (Racer)Not listed
ReindeerWooden schooner1860189516 feet (4.9 m)On October 6, 1895 the Reindeer went ashore near Rogers City, Michigan, eventually breaking up.[142]45°24′37″N 83°45′59″W / 45.410333°N 83.766433°W / 45.410333; -83.766433 (Reindeer)Not listed
ShamrockWooden steam barge1875190511 feet (3.4 m)On June 24, 1905 the Shamrock became waterlogged, and was towed to and beached in Black River, Michigan. She was later towed to Alpena, Michigan where she was abandoned and scuttled.[143][144]45°03′05″N 83°26′03″W / 45.051283°N 83.4342°W / 45.051283; -83.4342 (Shamrock)Not listed
S.H. LathropWooden schooner185619023 feet (0.91 m)The S.H. Lathrop was abandoned and scuttled near Alpena, Michigan on May 14, 1902.[82][145]45°04′25″N 83°22′23″W / 45.073684°N 83.373175°W / 45.073684; -83.373175 (S.H. Lathrop)Not listed
Spud bargeWooden bargeUnknownCirca 19371 foot (0.30 m)Unidentified wooden barge abandoned sometime in the late 1930s.[146]45°02′12″N 83°16′04″W / 45.036567°N 83.267783°W / 45.036567; -83.267783 (Spud barge)Not listed
Steel bargeSteel bargeUnknownUnknown92 feet (28 m)Unidentified steel barge, believed to have foundered sometime in the mid 20th century.[147]44°58′35″N 83°13′16″W / 44.976267°N 83.2212°W / 44.976267; -83.2212 (Steel barge)Not listed
TypoWooden schooner18731899195 feet (59 m)On October 14, 1899 while loaded with a cargo of coal, the Typo was rammed and sunk by the steamer W.P. Ketcham, eventually sinking with the loss of 5 lives.[148][149]45°17′29″N 83°18′57″W / 45.29125°N 83.31585°W / 45.29125; -83.31585 (Typo)Not listed
ViatorSteel ocean freighter19041935188 feet (57 m)On October 31, 1935 the Viator was rammed and sunk by the Ormindale off Thunder Bay Island.[150]44°59′29″N 83°02′14″W / 44.991333°N 83.03715°W / 44.991333; -83.03715 (Viator)Not listed
W.C. FranzSteel bulk freighter19011934230 feet (70 m)On November 21, 1934 the W.C. Franz was rammed in a heavy fog by the freighter Edward E. Loomis. She sank with the loss of 4 lives.[151][152][153]44°38′53″N 82°54′24″W / 44.647917°N 82.906533°W / 44.647917; -82.906533 (W.C. Franz)Not listed
W.G. MasonWooden tug1898192613 feet (4.0 m)The W.G. Mason was dismantled, abandoned and scuttled near Rogers City, Michigan in 1926.[154][155]45°24′38″N 83°44′50″W / 45.41065°N 83.747217°W / 45.41065; -83.747217 (W.G. Mason)Not listed
W.H. GilbertSteel bulk freighter18921914255 feet (78 m)On May 22, 1914 while heading to Green Bay, Wisconsin with a cargo of coal, the W.H. Gilbert was rammed and sunk by the freighter Caldera.[156][157]44°50′12″N 82°58′43″W / 44.836583°N 82.9787°W / 44.836583; -82.9787 (W.H. Gilbert)Not listed
William MaxwellWooden fish tug1883190812 feet (3.7 m)On September 19, 1908 the William Maxwell went aground and became a total loss on a reef near Thunder Bay Island.[158][159]45°01′59″N 83°11′30″W / 45.033167°N 83.19155°W / 45.033167; -83.19155 (William Maxwell)Not listed
William P. RendWooden barge1888191717 feet (5.2 m)On September 22, 1917 the William P. Rend foundered off Alpena, Michigan with the loss of no lives.[160][161]45°03′45″N 83°23′33″W / 45.062367°N 83.392583°W / 45.062367; -83.392583 (William P. Rend)Not listed
William H. RoundsWooden schooner1875190511 feet (3.4 m)On May 2, 1905 the William H. Rounds ran aground near Black River, Michigan with a cargo of coal, becoming a total loss.[162][163]44°50′13″N 83°16′56″W / 44.836983°N 83.282317°W / 44.836983; -83.282317 (William H. Rounds)Not listed
William H. StevensWooden schooner1855186310 feet (3.0 m)On November 15, 1863 the William H. Stevens ran aground between Bird Island and Scarecrow Island, eventually breaking up.[164][165]44°53′46″N 83°19′39″W / 44.896217°N 83.32755°W / 44.896217; -83.32755 (William H. Stevens)Not listed
W.P. ThewWooden steam barge1884190984 feet (26 m)On June 22, 1909 while traveling light, the W.P. Thew was rammed and sunk by the freighter William Livingston east of Thunder Bay Island.[166][167]45°02′42″N 83°09′12″W / 45.045083°N 83.153417°W / 45.045083; -83.153417 (W.P. Thew)Not listed

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