Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: ANN
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1819
- Builder: Black River, Ohio
- Dimensions: Length 53 ft (16.2 m); Beam 16.5 ft (5 m); Depth of hold 5.1 ft (1.55 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 38 tons (old measurement style)
- Location: Off Long Point, Lake Erie
- Original Owners: H.H. Wilcoxon & Co. of Sandusky, Ohio
- Number of Masts: Two masts
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The ANN was a wooden schooner designed for the transportation of goods across the Great Lakes. Schooners like the ANN were essential to early 19th-century trade, serving as versatile cargo vessels that connected ports across the expanding frontier. Its two-mast design allowed for efficient navigation in the often unpredictable conditions of the Great Lakes.
Description
The ANN was built in 1819 in Black River, Ohio, and enrolled in Cleveland the same year. Over its career, it served several owners and registered ports, reflecting its role in the growing maritime economy of the Great Lakes. It transported goods such as salt and general merchandise, vital for trade and settlement in the region.
History
The vessel’s ownership shifted multiple times:
- 1819-1820: Cleveland, Ohio
- 1820-1823: Detroit, Michigan
- 1823-1824: Mackinac, Michigan, and Portland, Ohio
- 1824: Buffalo, New York, under the ownership of Smith D. Baldwin
- At the time of its loss, the ANN was owned by H.H. Wilcoxon & Co. of Sandusky, Ohio and commanded by Captain Levi Allen.
Significant Incidents
On November 6, 1827, the ANN set out on Lake Erie, carrying a cargo of salt and general merchandise. A sudden gale off Long Point proved disastrous. The crew, mistaking the sound of breakers for a squall, lost their bearings, causing the vessel to strike Long Point. Water quickly filled the schooner, leaving it adrift toward the shore.
Out of thirteen people onboard, five tragically perished. Survivors clung to the foremast until it collapsed, with six eventually managing to swim ashore. Their journey to safety was arduous, involving traversing dense woods and swamps before finding assistance.
The ANN‘s sinking is a reminder of the perils of early maritime navigation on the Great Lakes, where unpredictable weather and limited technology often led to tragedy.
Final Disposition
The ANN was declared a total loss after its wreck at Long Point, Lake Erie. The vessel’s remains are likely scattered or submerged, having deteriorated over nearly two centuries. Its cargo of salt and merchandise was also lost to the lake.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no active Notices to Mariners related to the ANN. The exact location of the wreck has not been confirmed, and it is unlikely to pose a navigational hazard today.
The specific location of the wreck has not been documented or discovered, though historical records pinpoint the general area as off Long Point, Lake Erie.
Resources & Links
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The ANN was a pioneer vessel of its time, integral to early Great Lakes trade. Its tragic loss in 1827 highlights the dangers faced by mariners navigating these waters during the 19th century. While its remains may have faded, the story of the ANN endures, serving as a poignant chapter in the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes.
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.
Shipwreck Report: Schooner ANN
Identification & Site Information
- Wreck Name: ANN
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1819, Black River, Ohio
- Dimensions:
- Length: 53 feet (16.2 meters)
- Beam: 16.5 feet (5 meters)
- Depth: 5.1 feet (1.55 meters)
- Tonnage: 38 tons (old measurement style)
- Construction: Wood hull, two masts
- Final Location: Off Long Point, Lake Erie
- Date of Loss: November 6, 1827
- Condition: Wrecked; remains likely deteriorated over time
Vessel Type Description
The ANN was a wooden schooner designed for the transportation of goods across the Great Lakes. Schooners like the ANN were essential to early 19th-century trade, serving as versatile cargo vessels that connected ports across the expanding frontier. Its two-mast design allowed for efficient navigation in the often unpredictable conditions of the Great Lakes.
History
Early Career
The schooner ANN was built in 1819 in Black River, Ohio, and enrolled in Cleveland the same year. Over its career, it served several owners and registered ports, reflecting its role in the growing maritime economy of the Great Lakes. It transported goods such as salt and general merchandise, vital for trade and settlement in the region.
The vessel’s ownership shifted multiple times:
- 1819-1820: Cleveland, Ohio
- 1820-1823: Detroit, Michigan
- 1823-1824: Mackinac, Michigan, and Portland, Ohio
- 1824: Buffalo, New York, under the ownership of Smith D. Baldwin
- At the time of its loss, the ANN was owned by H.H. Wilcoxon & Co. of Sandusky, Ohio and commanded by Captain Levi Allen.
Final Voyage
On November 6, 1827, the ANN set out on Lake Erie, carrying a cargo of salt and general merchandise. A sudden gale off Long Point proved disastrous. The crew, mistaking the sound of breakers for a squall, lost their bearings, causing the vessel to strike Long Point. Water quickly filled the schooner, leaving it adrift toward the shore.
Out of thirteen people onboard, five tragically perished. Survivors clung to the foremast until it collapsed, with six eventually managing to swim ashore. Their journey to safety was arduous, involving traversing dense woods and swamps before finding assistance.
The ANN‘s sinking is a reminder of the perils of early maritime navigation on the Great Lakes, where unpredictable weather and limited technology often led to tragedy.
Final Disposition
The ANN was declared a total loss after its wreck at Long Point, Lake Erie. The vessel’s remains are likely scattered or submerged, having deteriorated over nearly two centuries. Its cargo of salt and merchandise was also lost to the lake.
Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs)
There are no active Notices to Mariners related to the ANN. The exact location of the wreck has not been confirmed, and it is unlikely to pose a navigational hazard today.
Located By & Date
The specific location of the wreck has not been documented or discovered, though historical records pinpoint the general area as off Long Point, Lake Erie.
Resources & Links
- David Swayze Shipwreck File
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Great Lakes Ships Database
Conclusion
The ANN was a pioneer vessel of its time, integral to early Great Lakes trade. Its tragic loss in 1827 highlights the dangers faced by mariners navigating these waters during the 19th century. While its remains may have faded, the story of the ANN endures, serving as a poignant chapter in the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes.
Keywords
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