Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Charles C. Griswold
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1854
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Near Whitefish Point, Lake Superior
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Charles C. Griswold was a schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the mid-19th century. While specific details about its construction and service history are scarce, it functioned as part of the extensive commercial shipping network that was vital to the economic development of the Great Lakes region during that era.
History
Information regarding the construction and ownership of the Charles C. Griswold is limited. It was part of the commercial shipping fleet that played a crucial role in the economic activities of the Great Lakes.
Significant Incidents
- On November 27, 1872, the Charles C. Griswold encountered a severe storm while navigating Lake Superior, leading to its sinking.
- The vessel foundered offshore near Whitefish Point, resulting in the loss of all six crew members aboard.
- At the time of the incident, the schooner was carrying a cargo of grain.
- The storm also caused the loss of other vessels, including the Jupiter and Saturn.
Final Disposition
On November 27, 1872, the Charles C. Griswold encountered a severe storm while navigating Lake Superior. The vessel foundered offshore in a gale near Whitefish Point, resulting in the loss of all six crew members aboard. The schooner was carrying a cargo of grain at the time of the incident. The storm that claimed the Charles C. Griswold also led to the loss of other vessels, including the Jupiter and Saturn, highlighting the perilous nature of maritime travel on the Great Lakes during that period.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the Charles C. Griswold wreck site is not available in the current records.
Resources & Links
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The Charles C. Griswold serves as a historical example of the risks faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the mid-19th century. Despite the lack of detailed records, the incident underscores the importance of maritime safety and the potential hazards of severe weather conditions on the Great Lakes. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of its loss.
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: Charles C. Griswold
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built and Launched: 1854
- Measurements: Specific dimensions are not documented in the accessible sources
- Date Lost: November 27, 1872(Reddit, Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society)
Vessel Typ
Schooner
Description
The Charles C. Griswold was a schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the mid-19th century. While specific details about its construction and service history are scarce, it functioned as part of the extensive commercial shipping network that was vital to the economic development of the Great Lakes region during that era.
Final Disposition
On November 27, 1872, the Charles C. Griswold encountered a severe storm while navigating Lake Superior. The vessel foundered offshore in a gale near Whitefish Point, resulting in the loss of all six crew members aboard. The schooner was carrying a cargo of grain at the time of the incident. The storm that claimed the Charles C. Griswold also led to the loss of other vessels, including the Jupiter and Saturn, highlighting the perilous nature of maritime travel on the Great Lakes during that period .(whimsea.net, Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society)
Located By & Date Found
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the Charles C. Griswold wreck site is not available in the current records.
NOTMARs & Advisories
There are no specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories related to the wreck of the Charles C. Griswold documented in the accessible sources.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Charles C. Griswold serves as a historical example of the risks faced by schooners operating on the Great Lakes in the mid-19th century. Despite the lack of detailed records, the incident underscores the importance of maritime safety and the potential hazards of severe weather conditions on the Great Lakes. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of its loss.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Charles C. Griswold shipwreck, 1872 Lake Superior storm, Great Lakes schooner, maritime disaster
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, Mid-19th Century Shipping
- Glossary Terms: Schooner, Shipwreck, Lake Superior, Maritime Storm(whimsea.net)
Note: Due to limited available information, certain details about the Charles C. Griswold remain unspecified. Further investigation into specialized maritime databases and historical ship registries may yield more comprehensive data.
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