Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Amazon
- Type: Wooden-hulled propeller steamer
- Year Built: 1873
- Builder: A.A. Turner, Trenton, Michigan
- Dimensions: Length 235 ft (71.6 m); Beam 40 ft (12.2 m); Depth of hold 21 ft (6.4 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 1,406
- Location: Grand Haven Bar, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: 105252
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled propeller steamer
Description
The Amazon was a substantial wooden-hulled propeller steamer constructed in 1873 by A.A. Turner in Trenton, Michigan. Measuring 235 feet (71.6 meters) in length with a beam of 40 feet (12.2 meters) and a depth of 21 feet (6.4 meters), she had a gross tonnage of 1,406. Designed for freight transport, the Amazon was capable of carrying significant cargo loads across the Great Lakes.
History
On October 29, 1879, while navigating Lake Michigan, the Amazon encountered a severe storm and ran aground on the Grand Haven Bar. At the time, she was carrying 900 tons of provisions and 7,000 barrels of flour. Despite the challenging conditions, all 68 individuals aboard survived the incident. The vessel, however, sustained irreparable damage and was subsequently declared a total loss.
Significant Incidents
- Ran aground during a storm on October 29, 1879.
Final Disposition
Following the grounding, the Amazon was deemed beyond salvage and was declared a total loss. The wreck remained at the site, contributing to the maritime history of the Grand Haven area.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Amazon‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The Amazon serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by freight steamers on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her loss near Grand Haven underscores the perils of maritime navigation in that era and contributes to the rich tapestry of Great Lakes maritime history.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Amazon
- Former Names: None documented
- Official Registration Number: 105252
- Date Built & Launched: 1873
- Builder: A.A. Turner, Trenton, Michigan
- Measurements:
- Length: 235 ft (71.6 m)
- Beam: 40 ft (12.2 m)
- Depth: 21 ft (6.4 m)
- Gross Tonnage: 1,406
- Date Lost: October 29, 1879
- Location: Grand Haven Bar, Lake Michigan
- Cause: Ran aground during a storm
- Cargo at Time of Loss: 900 tons of provisions and 7,000 barrels of flour
- Loss of Life: None; all 68 aboard survived
- Final Disposition: Declared a total loss
- Sources: Great Lakes Shipwreck Files(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, Amazon, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled propeller steamer
Description
The Amazon was a substantial wooden-hulled propeller steamer constructed in 1873 by A.A. Turner in Trenton, Michigan. Measuring 235 feet (71.6 meters) in length with a beam of 40 feet (12.2 meters) and a depth of 21 feet (6.4 meters), she had a gross tonnage of 1,406. Designed for freight transport, the Amazon was capable of carrying significant cargo loads across the Great Lakes.
History
On October 29, 1879, while navigating Lake Michigan, the Amazon encountered a severe storm and ran aground on the Grand Haven Bar. At the time, she was carrying 900 tons of provisions and 7,000 barrels of flour. Despite the challenging conditions, all 68 individuals aboard survived the incident. The vessel, however, sustained irreparable damage and was subsequently declared a total loss.
Final Disposition
Following the grounding, the Amazon was deemed beyond salvage and was declared a total loss. The wreck remained at the site, contributing to the maritime history of the Grand Haven area.
Located By & Date Found
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Amazon‘s wreck.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No navigational warnings or advisories are currently associated with the Amazon wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Amazon serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by freight steamers on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her loss near Grand Haven underscores the perils of maritime navigation in that era and contributes to the rich tapestry of Great Lakes maritime history.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Amazon, steamer, shipwreck, Grand Haven, Lake Michigan, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan, 19th-century Great Lakes vessels, Maritime history of Michigan
- Glossary Terms: Propeller steamer, maritime history
Note: Due to the lack of specific information regarding the current location or accessibility of the Amazon wreck, shore dive information is not applicable.
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