Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Game
- Type: Wooden cargo schooner
- Year Built: 1871
- Builder: Unknown, likely in Michigan or Illinois
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Driven ashore onto breakwater (likely near Chicago)
- Coordinates: Unknown
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Based out of Chicago
- Number of Masts: Two-masted
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Two-masted wooden schooner engaged in freight service.
Description
Game was built circa 1871 and registered out of Chicago. The vessel was primarily used for trade routes across Lake Huron.
History
The schooner was engaged in freight service, operating out of Chicago and navigating the waters of Lake Huron.
Significant Incidents
- Loss Date: September 24, 1871
- Incident: Caught in a sudden late-season storm, she was driven ashore onto a breakwater, likely at Chicago or nearby Lake Michigan harbor entrance.
- The vessel was wrecked completely, breaking apart after grounding.
- Casualties: Not recorded; none mentioned explicitly.
Final Disposition
The hull broke apart after grounding and was declared a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and accessibility details are not available.
Resources & Links
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Game, a wooden freight schooner registered in Chicago, was wrecked by a storm on September 24, 1871, after being driven ashore onto a breakwater while inbound. She was declared a total loss with no recorded fatalities. The surviving record is sparse, urging deeper archival investigation through local newspapers, port authority logs, or insurance documentation.
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