Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Grace A. Green
- Type: Schooner-Barge
- Year Built: 1857
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Michigan shoreline
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: Capt. William Green
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type: Wooden schooner, later classified as a barge.
Description
The Grace A. Green was a wooden schooner built in 1857, primarily used for timber trade routes in Michigan. Owned and operated by Capt. William Green, it represented mid-19th-century family-run commerce.
History
The vessel was lost on November 5, 1869, during a severe storm that drove it ashore, where it was subsequently pounded to pieces on the rocks or sand. Within four days, local salvagers stripped the wreck of any salvageable gear, indicating a rapid response to the loss.
Significant Incidents
- November 5, 1869: Driven ashore during a storm and wrecked.
- November 9, 1869: Wreck stripped of salvageable gear by local parties.
- No recorded casualties, suggesting crew survival.
Final Disposition
The Grace A. Green was declared a total loss shortly after grounding. The remains likely consist of scattered timbers, fasteners, or buried structural fragments along the shoreline.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current conditions of the wreck are uncertain, but any remains are likely buried or fragmented along the shoreline, making them difficult to locate without proper surveys.
Resources & Links
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The wreck of the Grace A. Green offers significant historical and archaeological insights into 19th-century shipbuilding and salvage practices, with potential for further research through archival studies and shoreline surveys.
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