A fresh model just went live on 3DShipwrecks.org, and this one’s a beauty — the 137 ft canal schooner America, resting off the Kewaunee, Wisconsin shoreline.
Built in 1873 in Port Huron, MI, America was one of more than 40 vessels to carry that name in the late 1800s and early 1900s. As a canal schooner, she was purpose-built for the tight confines of the Welland Canal — featuring a removable bowsprit and, in some cases, folding davits to squeeze through the locks. Smart design for a different era.
Her career? Short and brutal.
In 1880, a miscommunication sealed her fate. The tug A. W. Lawrence, towing a stone-laden scow, signaled for a starboard-to-starboard pass — but America’s captain never heard it. The result: the scow was dragged directly across her path, tearing a massive hole into her bow.
She went down fast.
Every crew member made it off safely into the yawl boat, but despite two salvage attempts, America was lost for good — now resting 8 miles southeast of the Kewaunee River, exactly where she sank.
đź’Ą The Model
This stunning 3D reconstruction was built from 2,084 high-resolution (30MP) images, captured by Andrew Goodman during the 2025 season. The detail is next-level — you can practically swim it from your chair.
đź”— Dive into the model:
https://3dshipwrecks.org/shipwreck-america-canal-schooner/
đź”— Want more wreck intel?
Check out the SLD page:
https://shotlinediving.com/wreck/america-us-105337/
🔥 Do yourself a favor — explore the model, dig into the history, and appreciate the work that went into bringing this wreck back to life.