Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Forward
- Type: Wooden two-masted schooner
- Year Built: 1884
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Kewaunee Bay, Lake Michigan
- Original Owners: Registered out of Michigan
- Number of Masts: 2
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden two-masted schooner.
Description
The schooner Forward was built in 1884 and was primarily engaged in coastal freight traffic within Lake Michigan.
History
The Forward foundered on May 30, 1910, in Kewaunee Bay under unspecified conditions, likely due to weather or hull failure. There were no reported casualties, and it is presumed that the crew abandoned the vessel and reached shore or were rescued by nearby vessels.
Significant Incidents
- The schooner foundered during unspecified conditions while operating in Kewaunee Bay.
- No casualties reported; presumed that crew abandoned vessel and reached shore or were rescued by nearby vessels.
- No surviving detailed log entries on cargo, owner, or operational history.
Final Disposition
No modern rediscovery or archaeological survey is known; the wreck likely rests in shallow bay waters or was salvaged/scuttled. No dive site or underwater feature has been documented or published.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No Notices to Mariners or formal hazard advisories have been located. The entry is cataloged in general Great Lakes casualty listings for 1910 losses.
Resources & Links
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The schooner Forward, built in 1884, was recorded to have foundered in Kewaunee Bay on May 30, 1910. While official logs lack operational or cargo details, there were reportedly no casualties. No modern surveys or dive documentation exist, highlighting a vessel likely engaged in routine coastal freight operations that met sudden demise.
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.
schooner, built 1884 – foundered 30 May 1910
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Forward
- Build Year: 1884
- Vessel Type: Wooden two‑masted schooner
- Final Voyage & Loss Date: Foundered 30 May 1910 in Kewaunee Bay, Lake Michigan (noted in contemporaneous wreck listings) (Wikipedia)
- Home Port / Trade Route: Registered out of Michigan, likely involved in coastal freight traffic within Lake Michigan
Incident & Disposition
- The schooner foundered during unspecified conditions while operating in Kewaunee Bay—likely due to weather or hull failure.
- Crew fate: No casualties reported; presumed that crew abandoned vessel and reached shore or were rescued by nearby vessels (Wikipedia)
- No surviving detailed log entries on cargo, owner, or operational history—entry in shipwreck registers is concise.
Located By & Wreck Condition
- No modern rediscovery or archaeological survey known—wreck likely rests in shallow bay waters or was salvaged/scuttled.
- No dive site or underwater feature has been documented or published.
Notices & Archival Records
- No Notices to Mariners or formal hazard advisories have been located.
- Entry is cataloged in general Great Lakes casualty listings for 1910 losses (Wikipedia, Wikipedia).
Summary Table
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Forward |
| Built | 1884 (wooden schooner) |
| Loss Date | 30 May 1910 |
| Loss Type | Foundered in Kewaunee Bay |
| Casualties | None reported |
| Debris / Site | Not documented, likely sunk in Kewaunee Bay |
| Home Port | Michigan |
| Modern Rediscovery | None known |
Research Gaps & Suggestions
Key vessel data remains unverified:
- Builder, dimensions, official number, and owner information
- Cargo manifests or trade route details
- Crew names or master’s identity
- Local newspaper reports (e.g. Kewaunee Enterprise, Manitowoc Herald-Times) from May–June 1910
- HCGL / Bowling Green accident registers or enrollment documents
Exploring these archives could yield more context such as ownership, voyage specifics, and procedural responses to the loss.
Conclusion
The schooner Forward, built in 1884, was recorded to have foundered in Kewaunee Bay on 30 May 1910. While official logs lack operational or cargo details, there were reportedly no casualties. No modern surveys or dive documentation exist. The brevity of records highlights a vessel likely engaged in routine coastal freight operations that met sudden demise and was removed from registries thereafter.
If you’d like targeted archival search support—local newspaper microfilm, HCGL index lookups, or trade registry entries—I’d be happy to assist in constructing focused research queries.
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