Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Annie Tomine
- Type: Wooden scow-schooner
- Year Built: 1867
- Builder: Soren Anderson, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Dimensions: Length: 103 ft (31.4 m); Beam: 23 ft (7.0 m); Depth: 9 ft (2.7 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 127 tons
- Location: Approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of the entrance to Grand Haven, Michigan
- Official Number: 1900
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden scow-schooner (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Description
The Annie Tomine was a wooden scow-schooner built in 1867 by Soren Anderson in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Scow-schooners were characterized by their flat bottoms and squared-off bows and sterns, making them ideal for navigating shallow waters and carrying bulk cargoes like lumber. Measuring 103 feet in length, the Annie Tomine was designed to transport lumber and lath across the Great Lakes. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
On October 4, 1885, the Annie Tomine was en route to Chicago with a cargo of lumber and lath. While approximately 5 miles west of the entrance to Grand Haven, Michigan, she encountered a severe storm. The vessel sprang a leak and eventually capsized, going onto her beam ends. The crew of six were rescued in a “perishing state,” indicating they were in dire condition upon rescue. The vessel was a total loss. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Significant Incidents
- October 4, 1885: The Annie Tomine capsized and sank during a storm on Lake Michigan.
- The crew of six was rescued in a dire condition.
Final Disposition
The Annie Tomine capsized and sank during a storm on Lake Michigan. 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 Tomine has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The Annie Tomine 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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