Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: ANDREW STEVENS
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1855
- Builder: Not specified
- Dimensions: Length: Not specified; Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: Not specified
- Location: Lake Huron
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The ANDREW STEVENS was a wooden schooner constructed in 1855. Specific details regarding her dimensions, builder, and ownership are not readily available. She was primarily engaged in cargo transport across the Great Lakes.
History
On November 12, 1867, the ANDREW STEVENS was navigating Lake Huron, bound from Detroit to Georgian Bay. During her voyage, she encountered a severe storm and was driven onto a reef. Subsequent stormy weather likely contributed to her destruction. Specific details regarding the incident, including the exact location and any rescue efforts, are not documented.
Significant Incidents
- November 12, 1867: The ANDREW STEVENS was lost during a storm on Lake Huron.
Final Disposition
The ANDREW STEVENS was declared a total loss following the storm. There are no records indicating salvage operations or recovery efforts subsequent to the incident.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil – The wreck of the ANDREW STEVENS has not been definitively located or confirmed in modern times.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the ANDREW STEVENS underscores the perils faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes during the mid-19th century. Her sinking in Lake Huron serves as a testament to the challenges of maritime navigation in the region, particularly the risks posed by sudden and severe storms.
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