B.A. Stannard (1856)

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: B. A. Stannard
• Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
• Year Built: 1856
• Builder: Not documented
• Dimensions: Not documented
• Registered Tonnage: Not documented
• Location: Lake Michigan
• Official Number: Not documented
• Original Owners: Not documented
• Number of Masts: Not documented

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Wooden-hulled schooner

Description

The B. A. Stannard was a wooden schooner constructed in 1856. Specific details regarding her dimensions and builder are not documented in available records. She was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes.

History

In 1864, the B. A. Stannard was navigating Lake Michigan when she collided with another vessel and sank. Details regarding the circumstances of the collision, the identity of the other vessel, and the fate of her crew are not documented in available records.

Significant Incidents

• 1864: The B. A. Stannard sank following a collision on Lake Michigan.

Final Disposition

The B. A. Stannard sank following a collision 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 B. A. Stannard has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.

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The loss of the B. A. Stannard underscores the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her sinking adds to the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred in Lake Michigan, contributing to the rich maritime history of the region. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the B. A. Stannard’s story is a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.