Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Annie Vought
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1867
- Builder: Bailey Bros., Fairport, Ohio
- Dimensions: Length: 199 ft (60.7 m); Beam: 36 ft (11.0 m); Depth: 14 ft (4.3 m)
- Registered Tonnage: Gross Tonnage: 680 tons; Net Tonnage: 666 tons
- Location: North side of South Manitou Island, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: 1588
- Number of Masts: Three-masted
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled, three-masted schooner
Description
The Annie Vought was a substantial wooden schooner constructed in 1867 by Bailey Bros. in Fairport, Ohio. Designed for bulk cargo transport, she measured 199 feet in length and was primarily engaged in the coal trade across the Great Lakes. Throughout her service, she was involved in several incidents, including grounding on Spectacle Reef in 1867 and a collision with the bark Butcher Boy in 1872. Despite these events, she remained a workhorse vessel for over two decades.
History
On November 21, 1892, the Annie Vought was under tow by the steamer Inter-Ocean, transporting coal from Buffalo to Milwaukee. While navigating Lake Michigan, the vessels encountered a severe storm. The Annie Vought broke free from the towline and was driven ashore on the north side of South Manitou Island. The United States Life-Saving Service, with assistance from the revenue cutter Johnson, successfully rescued the eight-member crew using breeches buoys. The vessel was deemed a total loss, though some of the coal cargo was salvaged.
Significant Incidents
- Grounding on Spectacle Reef in 1867
- Collision with the bark Butcher Boy in 1872
Final Disposition
The Annie Vought was destroyed after grounding on the rocky shores of South Manitou Island during a storm. While portions of her cargo were recovered, the vessel itself was not salvageable and was left to deteriorate at the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no record of the Annie Vought’s wreck being located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers. No current navigational warnings or advisories are associated with the wreck site of the Annie Vought. Given the time elapsed and lack of precise location data, the site does not pose a known hazard to navigation.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Annie Vought underscores the perils faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes, particularly during the volatile weather conditions of late autumn. Her grounding on South Manitou Island serves as a historical example of the challenges of towing operations in severe storms. 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.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Annie Vought
- Former Names: None recorded; occasionally referenced as “Annie Voight”
- Official Registry Number: 1588
- Date Built & Launched: 1867
- Builder: Bailey Bros., Fairport, Ohio
- Measurements: Length: 199 ft (60.7 m); Beam: 36 ft (11.0 m); Depth: 14 ft (4.3 m); Gross Tonnage: 680 tons; Net Tonnage: 666 tons
- Date Lost: November 21, 1892
- Location of Loss: North side of South Manitou Island, Lake Michigan
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Coal
- Final Disposition: Driven onto rocks and destroyed after breaking loose from tow
- Located By & Date Found: Not documented
- NOTMARs & Advisories: None currently issued(Annie Vought, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, benziesunriserotary.org, Lighthouse Friends, HipPostcard)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled, three-masted schooner
Description
The Annie Vought was a substantial wooden schooner constructed in 1867 by Bailey Bros. in Fairport, Ohio. Designed for bulk cargo transport, she measured 199 feet in length and was primarily engaged in the coal trade across the Great Lakes. Throughout her service, she was involved in several incidents, including grounding on Spectacle Reef in 1867 and a collision with the bark Butcher Boy in 1872. Despite these events, she remained a workhorse vessel for over two decades.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
On November 21, 1892, the Annie Vought was under tow by the steamer Inter-Ocean, transporting coal from Buffalo to Milwaukee. While navigating Lake Michigan, the vessels encountered a severe storm. The Annie Vought broke free from the towline and was driven ashore on the north side of South Manitou Island. The United States Life-Saving Service, with assistance from the revenue cutter Johnson, successfully rescued the eight-member crew using breeches buoys. The vessel was deemed a total loss, though some of the coal cargo was salvaged.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, benziesunriserotary.org)
Final Disposition
The Annie Vought was destroyed after grounding on the rocky shores of South Manitou Island during a storm. While portions of her cargo were recovered, the vessel itself was not salvageable and was left to deteriorate at the wreck site.(benziesunriserotary.org)
Located By & Date Found
There is no record of the Annie Vought’s wreck being located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No current navigational warnings or advisories are associated with the wreck site of the Annie Vought. Given the time elapsed and lack of precise location data, the site does not pose a known hazard to navigation.
Resources & Links
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – Annie Vought
- Guardians of the Manitou Passage – Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club
- History of the Great Lakes – Wisconsin Genealogy Resources(benziesunriserotary.org, linkstothepast.com)
Conclusion
The loss of the Annie Vought underscores the perils faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes, particularly during the volatile weather conditions of late autumn. Her grounding on South Manitou Island serves as a historical example of the challenges of towing operations in severe storms. 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.(benziesunriserotary.org)
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Annie Vought, Lake Michigan shipwreck, 19th-century schooner, South Manitou Island, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters of the 1890s, Coal Transport Vessels
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Breeches Buoy: A rescue device consisting of a lifebuoy with a canvas seat (breeches) used to transfer people from ship to shore.
- Towline: A rope or cable used to tow a vessel.
Note: Due to the lack of precise location data and the time elapsed since the wreck, there is no shore dive information available for the Annie Vought.
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