Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Alice E. Getty
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1871
- Builder: Details not specified
- Dimensions: Length: Not specified; Beam: Not specified; Depth of hold: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage: Not specified
- Location: Lake Michigan, near Muskegon, Michigan
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Two or more
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The Alice E. Getty was a wooden schooner constructed in 1871. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available. As a schooner, she would have been rigged with two or more masts and primarily used for transporting goods across the Great Lakes.
History
On November 20, 1884, the Alice E. Getty was inbound from Muskegon, Michigan, when she encountered a severe storm on Lake Michigan. At approximately 3 a.m., the vessel fouled her towline, leading to a loss of control. Subsequently, she went ashore. Despite the challenging conditions, all four crew members survived the incident. The vessel was considered a total loss.
Significant Incidents
- November 20, 1884: The Alice E. Getty fouled her towline during a storm and went ashore near Muskegon, Michigan. All four crew members survived.
Final Disposition
Declared a total loss due to storm damage and grounding, the Alice E. Getty was not salvaged and remains a shipwreck in Lake Michigan.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil – The wreck of the Alice E. Getty has not been definitively located or confirmed in modern times.
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The loss of the Alice E. Getty highlights the perils faced by schooners navigating the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly the risks associated with severe storms and towing operations. The incident underscores the challenges of maritime navigation and the vulnerability of vessels to natural forces during that era.
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