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- D.R. BRAYMAN
The D.R. Braman, also known as D.R. BRAYMAN, was a scow-schooner that met its tragic end in the waters of Lake Huron. Here are the details surrounding its loss:
The D.R. Braman was built in 1868 by Johnson in Dover, Ohio. This wooden scow-schooner had a tonnage of 80 and was registered with the official number 35184. It was primarily based in Cleveland, Ohio.
On an unspecified date in October 1870, the D.R. Braman foundered off Black River, Michigan. Unfortunately, the exact circumstances leading to the ship’s sinking are unknown. Wreckers reported it as a total loss on October 29, 1870.
Unfortunately, no specific details are available regarding the cargo the D.R. Braman was carrying or whether there was any loss of life during the incident. The limited information available suggests that the wreckers who reported the loss were unable to provide additional details.
The D.R. Braman met its demise in Lake Huron, specifically off Black River, Michigan. The ship sank in these waters, becoming a permanent fixture on the lakebed.
While records indicate that the D.R. Braman was listed as a total loss, there is a conflicting entry in the 1871 Underwriters Register. The entry suggests that the scow was “got off,” indicating that it was successfully salvaged or refloated. However, without further information, it remains unclear whether the vessel was indeed salvaged or if this entry is an error.
The story of the D.R. Braman serves as a reminder of the risks faced by vessels and their crews on the Great Lakes. Despite the limited information available, the loss of the D.R. Braman represents another chapter in the rich maritime history of the region, where the unpredictable waters claimed numerous ships and left lasting tales of tragedy and resilience.
