Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: G.R. Green
- Type: Wooden freighter or bulk schooner
- Year Built: Circa 1874
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Huron region
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The G.R. Green was a wooden freighter or bulk schooner, likely engaged in commodities trade around Lake Huron.
Description
The vessel was built circa 1874, but specific details regarding its construction, including the builder and dimensions, are unavailable. At the time of its loss, it was reported to be carrying no cargo.
History
The G.R. Green was lost on June 7, 1915, in the Lake Huron region. It was underway or at sea when it foundered, but the specific route it was taking is not documented.
Significant Incidents
- The vessel foundered, meaning it sank due to taking on water; however, no detailed cause such as storm, grounding, or fire is documented.
- No casualties were reported, indicating that the crew survived or evacuated safely.
Final Disposition
The G.R. Green was lost at sea, and no salvage or wreck recovery efforts are documented. The wreck has not been identified, surveyed, or located, and it is absent from modern shipwreck inventories or dive records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As the wreck has not been located, there is no current condition report or accessibility information available.
Resources & Links
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To improve the historical profile of the G.R. Green, further research is recommended, including accessing period newspapers from June 1915, reviewing shipping registry files, and considering a regional survey or acoustic search.
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