Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Annie Dall
- Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
- Year Built: 1848
- Builder: Not documented
- Dimensions: Specific dimensions not recorded
- Registered Tonnage: Not documented
- Location: Between Reynolds and LeMere piers, Jacksonport, Wisconsin
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: Not documented
- Number of Masts: Not documented
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The Annie Dall was a wooden schooner constructed in 1848. Details regarding her builder and specific dimensions are not documented. She was primarily used for transporting lumber across the Great Lakes, a common practice during the 19th century to support the booming construction industry in the region.(source)
History
On October 18, 1898, the Annie Dall was anchored between Reynolds and LeMere piers in Jacksonport, Wisconsin, attempting to ride out a southeasterly gale. The storm’s intensity caused the vessel’s anchor cable to break, leading her to drift ashore. The schooner sustained significant damage to her stern, including breaches that allowed water to flood in. Efforts to reach the vessel during the storm were unsuccessful, and she was ultimately abandoned.(source)
Significant Incidents
- October 18, 1898: The Annie Dall was lost during a southeasterly gale, leading to her abandonment.
Final Disposition
The Annie Dall was declared a total loss following the incident. There is no record of salvage operations or attempts to recover the vessel. Her remains were likely left at the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, there is no documentation indicating that the wreck of the Annie Dall has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The Annie Dall serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by maritime commerce on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her loss underscores the perils of lake navigation, particularly during severe weather conditions. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the incident contributes to the broader narrative of shipwrecks that have shaped the maritime history of the region.
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