Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Bridget
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1834
- Builder: David Crocket, Mount Clemens, Michigan
- Dimensions: Length: 78 ft (23.8 m); Beam: 23 ft (7.0 m); Depth: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 119 tons
- Location: Approximately 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Joseph, Michigan, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Original Owners: Not specified in available records
- Number of Masts: Not specified in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The Bridget was a wooden schooner constructed in 1834 by David Crocket in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Measuring 78 feet in length with a beam of 23 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a tonnage of 119 tons. Specific details regarding her rigging and design are not readily available in current records.
History
On November 10, 1835, the Bridget was navigating Lake Michigan when she encountered a severe gale. In an attempt to mitigate the risk, the vessel stopped outside St. Joseph harbor to unload part of her cargo. Despite these efforts, the storm intensified, and the Bridget foundered approximately 18 miles north of St. Joseph. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of all hands on board, with reports indicating either 14 or 16 crew members perished.
Significant Incidents
- November 10, 1835: The Bridget foundered in a severe gale on Lake Michigan, resulting in the loss of all crew members.
Final Disposition
The Bridget sank in Lake Michigan and was declared a total loss. Details regarding salvage operations or recovery efforts are not specified in the available records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck site of the Bridget has not been located or documented.
Resources & Links
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The sinking of the Bridget serves as a somber reminder of the perils faced by maritime vessels navigating the Great Lakes in the 19th century. The loss of all crew members underscores the human cost of such tragedies. While the exact location of the wreck remains unknown, the incident contributes to the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan.
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.
Identification & Site Information
- Name: Bridget
- Former Names: None
- Official Registry Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built & Launched: 1834
- Builder: David Crocket, Mount Clemens, Michigan
- Construction: Wooden schooner
- Dimensions: Length: 78 ft (23.8 m); Beam: 23 ft (7.0 m); Depth: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Tonnage: 119 tons
- Date Lost: November 10, 1835
- Place of Loss: Approximately 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Joseph, Michigan, Lake Michigan(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The Bridget was a wooden schooner constructed in 1834 by David Crocket in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Measuring 78 feet in length with a beam of 23 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a tonnage of 119 tons. Specific details regarding her rigging and design are not readily available in current records.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
History
On November 10, 1835, the Bridget was navigating Lake Michigan when she encountered a severe gale. In an attempt to mitigate the risk, the vessel stopped outside St. Joseph harbor to unload part of her cargo. Despite these efforts, the storm intensified, and the Bridget foundered approximately 18 miles north of St. Joseph. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of all hands on board, with reports indicating either 14 or 16 crew members perished.
Final Disposition
The Bridget sank in Lake Michigan and was declared a total loss. Details regarding salvage operations or recovery efforts are not specified in the available records.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, the wreck site of the Bridget has not been located or documented.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no known navigational markers or advisories related to the Bridget wreckage.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The sinking of the Bridget serves as a somber reminder of the perils faced by maritime vessels navigating the Great Lakes in the 19th century. The loss of all crew members underscores the human cost of such tragedies. While the exact location of the wreck remains unknown, the incident contributes to the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan.
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