Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: George A. Graham
- Type: Likely a small motor or sail-assisted commercial vessel
- Year Built: 1892
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: South of South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Lake Huron
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Though detailed construction data is absent, the vessel appears to have been a grain-carrying coastal freighter—likely rigged for sail or small-engine operation, common of early 20th-century Great Lakes workboats.
Description
The registry entry from Great Lakes Shipwreck Files indicates the vessel was lost during a “blinding gale” while transporting grain, suggesting it was active in regional cargo trade around Manitoulin Island at the time (greatlakesrex.wordpress.com). Specific ownership or previous incidents remain undocumented.
History
The registry entry from Great Lakes Shipwreck Files indicates the vessel was lost during a “blinding gale” while transporting grain, suggesting it was active in regional cargo trade around Manitoulin Island at the time (greatlakesrex.wordpress.com). Specific ownership or previous incidents remain undocumented.
Significant Incidents
- Loss Date: 17 October 1917 (inferred from “Oct 17” entry)
- Cause: Driven ashore in a severe gale, loaded with grain; subsequently wrecked near South Baymouth
- Crew Outcome: Local residents responded, indicating safe recovery—no casualties reported
Final Disposition
- Date: 17 October 1917
- Location: Shoreline south of South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island, Ontario
- Fate: Driven ashore and wrecked; remains were likely salvaged locally or destroyed by wave action.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No underwater archaeological exploration or dive site documentation exists. The event remains known only through registry and local accounts.
Resources & Links
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The George A. Graham represents numerous small-deck freighters lost to the severe weather conditions typical of the Great Lakes. Wrecked during a grain-carrying passage in a blinding gale, it exemplifies the vulnerability of early 20th-century coastal grain traffic. Today, its story survives largely in registry notes and local memory, with no visible wreck.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: George A. Graham
- Build Year: 1892
- Vessel Type: Likely a small motor or sail-assisted commercial vessel—registry notes list “storm/grain” context
- Final Location: South of South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Lake Huron
- Loss Date: 17 October 1917 (inferred from “Oct 17” entry)
- Cause: Driven ashore in a severe gale, loaded with grain; subsequently wrecked near South Baymouth
- Crew Outcome: Local residents responded, indicating safe recovery—no casualties reported
Vessel Type
Though detailed construction data is absent, the vessel appears to have been a grain‑carrying coastal freighter—likely rigged for sail or small-engine operation, common of early 20th‑century Great Lakes workboats.
History
The registry entry from Great Lakes Shipwreck Files indicates the vessel was lost during a “blinding gale” while transporting grain, suggesting it was active in regional cargo trade around Manitoulin Island at the time (greatlakesrex.wordpress.com). Specific ownership or previous incidents remain undocumented.
Final Disposition
- Date: 17 October 1917
- Location: Shoreline south of South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island, Ontario
- Fate: Driven ashore and wrecked; remains were likely salvaged locally or destroyed by wave action.
Located By & Date Found
No underwater archaeological exploration or dive site documentation exists. The event remains known only through registry and local accounts.
Notmars & Advisories
No formal marine navigational warnings or charted hazard markers are recorded for the wreck site. Local mariners may be aware via historical anecdote, but no official advisory appears.
Resources & Links
Primary source is the Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – G listing (greatlakesrex.wordpress.com). Additional local archival research—such as 1917 Shipping Gazette entries or Manitoulin newspapers—could provide further context on the vessel and its loss.
Conclusion
The George A. Graham represents numerous small-deck freighters lost to the severe weather conditions typical of the Great Lakes. Wrecked during a grain-carrying passage in a blinding gale, it exemplifies the vulnerability of early 20th-century coastal grain traffic. Today, its story survives largely in registry notes and local memory, with no visible wreck.
Keywords, Categories, Glossary Terms
Grain freighter • Manitoulin Island wreck • Lake Huron storm wreck • coastal cargo vessel • 1917 ship loss • registry documentation • South Baymouth shoreline.
Note: For a deeper dive, consult local archives such as the Manitowaning and South Baymouth historical societies, or early 20th‑century editions of the Ship‐News or regional newspapers.
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