Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Guy Spangler
- Type: Wooden-hulled sailing schooner
- Year Built: Circa 1876
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Superior or Lake Huron
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled sailing schooner.
Description
Description
The Guy Spangler was a wooden-hulled schooner built around 1876, likely used for carrying grain, a common bulk cargo of the era.
History
History
The Guy Spangler was built circa 1876 and primarily operated in the Great Lakes region. Specific details about its ownership and service history remain unclear.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Lost during a gale on October 11 (year unspecified), driven ashore and broken up by waves, resulting in a total loss.
- No casualties were documented.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The wreck of the Guy Spangler was reported to be on a sandy shoreline, destroyed by surf. Its exact location remains unidentified.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and it may be buried or dispersed along the shoreline.
Resources & Links
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Summary
The Guy Spangler, a grain-carrying schooner built around 1876, was lost in a gale on October 11 of an unspecified year, driven ashore and broken apart by surf. The wreck file notes ‘grain?’ but lacks specifics. No casualties were reported. Its precise identity, construction details, and wreck location remain unidentified, making this a strong candidate for archival digging and maritime archaeology.
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