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Alice E. Getty

Explore the wreck of the Alice E. Getty, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1884. A site of historical significance for divers.

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.

Resources & Links

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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.

Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record

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ALICE E. GETTY (1871–1884)

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: ALICE E. GETTY
  • Former Names: None
  • Official Number: Not available
  • Date Built and Launched: 1871
  • Builder: Details not specified
  • Measurements:
    • Length: Not specified
    • Beam: Not specified
    • Depth: Not specified
    • Gross Tonnage: Not specified
  • Date Lost: November 20, 1884
  • Cause: Storm; fouled towline
  • Cargo at Time of Loss: None
  • Place of Loss: Lake Michigan, near Muskegon, Michigan
  • Loss of Life: None of 4 crew members(Wikipedia, History Out There, Reddit, Congress.gov, NPR, shipwreckexplorers.com)

Vessel Type

Wooden schooner(Blue Water Area CVB)

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.

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.

Located By & Date Found

Nil – The wreck of the ALICE E. GETTY has not been definitively located or confirmed in modern times.

Notmars & Advisories

Nil – No current navigational warnings or official markers exist for the wreck site of the ALICE E. GETTY in Lake Michigan.

Resources & Links

Conclusion

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.

Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms

  • Keywords: ALICE E. GETTY, Lake Michigan shipwreck, 1884 storm, wooden schooner, Muskegon maritime history
  • Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters, Wooden Sailing Vessels
  • Glossary Terms:
    • Schooner: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
    • Fouled Towline: A situation where a towline becomes entangled or obstructed, leading to loss of control.
    • Total Loss: A term indicating that a vessel is considered completely destroyed or beyond repair.

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