Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Die Vernon
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1857
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage: 18,000 bushels
- Location: Lake Huron (exact location unrecorded)
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
A mid–19th-century wooden schooner built in 1857, Die Vernon was used primarily for bulk grain transport across the Great Lakes. With a capacity of about 18,000 bushels, she was a sizeable freighter of her era.
Description
Die Vernon was primarily engaged in transporting grain, particularly wheat, across the Great Lakes. The vessel’s construction and design were typical of wooden schooners of the time, optimized for cargo capacity and sailing efficiency.
History
Die Vernon was built in 1857 and served in the Great Lakes trade for over a decade. Her final voyage occurred on 30–31 October 1868, during which she was caught in a storm on Lake Huron, leading to her grounding and total loss.
Significant Incidents
- Lost during a storm on 30–31 October 1868.
- Grounded and wrecked on the shore, resulting in total loss of vessel and cargo.
- No casualties reported.
Final Disposition
Driven ashore during the storm and wrecked beyond repair. The value of both vessel and cargo was entirely lost. Salvage attempts were likely insufficient, and the ship probably broke up on the shoreline or in shallow water.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No records of any modern rediscovery, surveys, or archival identification exist. The wreck’s site remains unknown and uncharted.
Resources & Links
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Die Vernon was lost during a storm on 30–31 October 1868, after being driven ashore with a full wheat cargo. The vessel was declared a total loss, and no casualties were reported. Its remains remain undiscovered.
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