Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Annie F. Morse
- Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
- Year Built: 1881
- Builder: Not documented
- Dimensions: Specific dimensions not recorded
- Registered Tonnage: Not documented
- Location: Approximately 3 miles north of South Haven, Michigan
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The Annie F. Morse was a wooden schooner constructed in 1881. Details regarding her builder and specific dimensions are not documented. She was primarily used for transporting cargo across the Great Lakes, a common practice during the 19th and early 20th centuries to support the region’s commerce.
History
On May 9, 1904, the Annie F. Morse was en route from South Haven to Whitehall, Michigan. While sailing approximately 3 miles north of South Haven, she encountered a severe storm. The storm’s intensity caused the vessel to be driven ashore. Specific details about the crew’s fate or salvage efforts are not documented. (Umeå University)
Significant Incidents
- May 9, 1904: The Annie F. Morse was wrecked during a severe storm while en route from South Haven to Whitehall, Michigan.
Final Disposition
The Annie F. Morse 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 F. Morse has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The Annie F. Morse serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by maritime commerce on the Great Lakes during the early 20th 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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