Identification & Site Information:

• Name(s): Grace A. Channon
• Registry: US
• Official Number: 85309
• Vessel Type: Canal Schooner
• Year Built: 1873
• Year Sank: 1877
• Hull Material: Wood
• Engines: None

Dimensions:

• Length: 141 ft (42.98 m)
• Width: 26 ft (7.92 m)
• Depth: 12 ft (3.66 m)

Vessel History:

The Grace A. Channon was a wooden Canal Schooner built in 1873. Designed for the unique demands of canal and inland shipping, this vessel was a versatile cargo carrier on the Great Lakes. Tragically, its service ended prematurely in 1877 when it sank following a collision. The collision damage on the port bow remains evident on the wreck. For more detailed history and archival resources, refer to Wisconsin Shipwrecks and Great Lakes Ships.

Wreck Site Information:

• Location: Lake Michigan
• State/Province: Wisconsin
• Depth: 205 ft (62.48 m)
• GPS Coordinates: 42° 55.77′ N, 87° 36.12′ W

• Site Description:

The wreck lies at a significant depth and is characterized by a relatively intact Hull and aft cabin. Key features include:

• Masts and piles of wire rigging on site but not standing.
• Collision damage visible on the port bow.
• Presence of two wood stock anchors, catheads, and a Windlass.
• Rudder steering machinery and a Capstan.
• Centerboard winch and Bilge pump.
• Posts from the mainmast fife rail.
• A partially intact aft cabin with remnants of the roof.

The wreck’s condition was documented extensively using archival photomosaic video from 2008, offering invaluable insights into its preservation.

NOTMARs & Advisories:

No obstructions or specific navigational hazards have been noted, but diving at this depth requires advanced technical training due to decompression limits and cold temperatures.

Resources & Links:

• Wisconsin Shipwrecks Database
• Great Lakes Ships Database
• 3D Shipwrecks – Grace A. Channon

Keywords:

Grace A. Channon, Canal Schooner, Lake Michigan, Shipwreck, 1873, Wisconsin, Collision Damage, Underwater Photomosaic.

3D Model Grace A. Channon