Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: B.R. Loomis
- Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
- Year Built: 1855
- Builder: D. Rogers, Sodus, New York
- Dimensions: Not documented
- Registered Tonnage: 2240
- Location: Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: 2240
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The B.R. Loomis was a wooden schooner constructed in 1855 by D. Rogers in Sodus, New York. Specific details regarding her dimensions are not documented in available records. She was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes.
History
In late August 1872, the B.R. Loomis was navigating Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan when she collided with the steamer CITY OF FREMONT. The collision caused the B.R. Loomis to founder, resulting in the loss of the vessel. Reports on the loss of life vary, with some sources indicating one fatality, while others suggest that all but one crew member perished. Details regarding the circumstances of the collision and the fate of the crew are not documented in available records.
Significant Incidents
- Collision with the steamer CITY OF FREMONT leading to foundering.
Final Disposition
The B.R. Loomis foundered following a collision with the steamer CITY OF FREMONT in Grand Traverse Bay, 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.R. Loomis has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the B.R. Loomis highlights the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her sinking in Grand Traverse Bay 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.R. Loomis’s story is a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.
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.
- Name: B.R. Loomis
- Former Names: None recorded
- Official Registry Number: 2240
- Date Built & Launched: 1855
- Builder: D. Rogers, Sodus, New York
- Measurements: Not documented
- Date Lost: End of August 1872
- Location of Loss: Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Not documented
- Final Disposition: Foundered following a collision with the steamer CITY OF FREMONT
- Located By & Date Found: Not documented
- NOTMARs & Advisories: None currently issued(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, ia802200.us.archive.org, Facebook, Library of Virginia)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The B.R. Loomis was a wooden schooner constructed in 1855 by D. Rogers in Sodus, New York. Specific details regarding her dimensions are not documented in available records. She was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
In late August 1872, the B.R. Loomis was navigating Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan when she collided with the steamer CITY OF FREMONT. The collision caused the B.R. Loomis to founder, resulting in the loss of the vessel. Reports on the loss of life vary, with some sources indicating one fatality, while others suggest that all but one crew member perished. Details regarding the circumstances of the collision and the fate of the crew are not documented in available records.
Final Disposition
The B.R. Loomis foundered following a collision with the steamer CITY OF FREMONT in Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan. There is no record of salvage operations or attempts to recover the vessel. Her remains were likely left at the wreck site.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, there is no documentation indicating that the wreck of the B.R. Loomis has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No current navigational warnings or advisories are associated with the wreck site of the B.R. Loomis. Given the time elapsed and lack of precise location data, the site does not pose a known hazard to navigation.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The loss of the B.R. Loomis highlights the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her sinking in Grand Traverse Bay 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.R. Loomis’s story is a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: B.R. Loomis, Lake Michigan shipwreck, 19th-century schooner, Grand Traverse Bay wreck
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters of the 1870s
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Foundered: When a vessel fills with water and sinks.
- Collision: An incident where two vessels strike each other, often leading to damage or sinking.
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 B.R. Loomis.
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