| Shipwreck Report: Aley Numick Identification & Site Information: • Name: Aley Numick • Former Names: Not documented • Registration Number(s): Unknown • Date Built and Launched: Undocumented • Measurements: Unknown • Date Lost/Destroyed/Abandoned: Not documented • Location: Approximate coordinates: 46.766686, -85.266783 (situated in the Great Lakes) Google Maps – Aley Numick Location Vessel Type: Unidentified due to lack of historical records. Likely part of the region’s maritime trade or transport history. Description: The Aley Numick is part of the numerous unidentified or lesser-known shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. With approximate coordinates placing it in Lake Superior near Michigan’s shoreline, this site holds potential historical importance due to its contribution to the area’s maritime activity. However, specific details about the vessel’s purpose, construction, and operation are absent from existing records. The Great Lakes, with their hazardous navigation conditions and a history of intense shipping activity, have seen numerous vessels succumb to storms, collisions, and misfortune, leading to the region’s rich underwater archaeology. Final Disposition: No detailed historical or archaeological evidence has been located to specify the ship’s sinking, abandonment, or the events leading to its demise. The wreck’s condition remains undocumented, possibly uncharted by major underwater surveys. Located By & Date Found: • Located By: Unknown; potentially identified by local divers or incidental sonar mapping. • Date Found: Undocumented. NOTMARs & Advisories: • The site is unmarked by navigational warnings or buoys as of the latest records. • Hazards include debris fields typical of shipwreck sites, which may present a risk to divers and nearby vessels. Resources & Links: For additional research or potential identification: • Great Lakes Shipwreck Database • 3D Shipwreck Maps • Maritime History of the Great Lakes • Save Ontario Shipwrecks Conclusion: The Aley Numick remains an enigma in the Great Lakes’ shipwreck chronicles. Further underwater exploration, including precise sonar surveys or diver expeditions, may shed light on its identity and historical significance. Its proximity to Michigan’s shoreline and its coordinates may guide research efforts. As with many Great Lakes wrecks, it represents a tangible piece of the region’s rich maritime heritage awaiting rediscovery. Let me know if you would like detailed maps or additional investigation into the wreck! |
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