Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Flora
- Type: Fish Tug
- Year Built: 1889
- Builder: Saugatuck, Michigan
- Dimensions: 45 ft (13.72 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Depth at Wreck Site: 4.57 m / 15 ft
- Location: Northport Harbor, Michigan
- Original Owners: Changed hands twice; abandoned in harbor
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
45-foot wooden fish tug.
Description
Description
The Flora was a wooden fish tug built in 1889 in Saugatuck, Michigan. It is currently located in Northport Harbor, approximately 200 yards from the marina, in shallow water around 15 feet deep.
History
History
The Flora changed ownership twice before being abandoned in the harbor. It sank during an unrecorded storm, leaving behind only the boiler, a hull side, and part of the propeller shaft.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Sank during an unrecorded storm.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
Only the boiler, a section of one hull side, and part of the propeller shaft remain visible at the site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck is accessible for shallow dives and snorkeling, with seasonal clarity. Some zebra mussel coverage is present, but the features remain visible. Caution is advised due to sharp metal and rubble.
Resources & Links
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Closing Summary
The Flora offers a unique opportunity for novice divers and snorkelers to explore a piece of local history, connecting with the fishing traditions of the area.
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