Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: I. May Brown
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1884
- Builder: Not specified in available records
- Dimensions: Not specified in available records
- Registered Tonnage: Not listed in available registries
- Location: Near Michigan City, Indiana, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: Not listed in available registries
- Original Owners: Not specified in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The I. May Brown was a wooden schooner constructed in 1884. Specific details about her dimensions and builder are not available in the existing records.
History
On July 7, 1895, while transporting a cargo of gravel, the I. May Brown encountered heavy weather conditions on Lake Michigan. The shifting of the gravel cargo caused the vessel to capsize. Subsequently, the schooner drifted ashore near Michigan City, Indiana, where she became a total loss. Fortunately, all crew members were rescued without injury.
Significant Incidents
- Capsized due to cargo shift in heavy weather on July 7, 1895.
- All crew members were rescued without injury.
Final Disposition
The I. May Brown capsized due to cargo shift in heavy weather and was declared a total loss after drifting ashore near Michigan City, Indiana, on July 7, 1895.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the I. May Brown has been located.
Resources & Links
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The I. May Brown serves as a historical example of the risks associated with transporting bulk cargoes like gravel on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. The incident underscores the importance of proper cargo securing methods, especially in vessels susceptible to shifting loads during adverse weather conditions.
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: I. May Brown
- Official Number: Not listed in available registries
- Date Built: 1884
- Builder: Not specified in available records
- Dimensions: Not specified in available records
- Date Lost: July 7, 1895
- Place of Loss: Near Michigan City, Indiana, Lake Michigan
- Cause of Loss: Capsized due to cargo shift in heavy weather
- Cargo: Gravel
- Crew: All rescued
- Ownership: Not specified in available records(en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, foxnews.com)
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The I. May Brown was a wooden schooner constructed in 1884. Specific details about her dimensions and builder are not available in the existing records.
History
On July 7, 1895, while transporting a cargo of gravel, the I. May Brown encountered heavy weather conditions on Lake Michigan. The shifting of the gravel cargo caused the vessel to capsize. Subsequently, the schooner drifted ashore near Michigan City, Indiana, where she became a total loss. Fortunately, all crew members were rescued without injury.
Final Disposition
The I. May Brown capsized due to cargo shift in heavy weather and was declared a total loss after drifting ashore near Michigan City, Indiana, on July 7, 1895.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the I. May Brown has been located.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no known navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck of the I. May Brown.
Resources & Links
- History of the Great Lakes – Wisconsin Genealogy Resources: https://www.linkstothepast.com/marine/chapt41.php(linkstothepast.com)
Conclusion
The I. May Brown serves as a historical example of the risks associated with transporting bulk cargoes like gravel on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. The incident underscores the importance of proper cargo securing methods, especially in vessels susceptible to shifting loads during adverse weather conditions.
Keywords: I. May Brown, Lake Michigan shipwreck, 1895 capsizing, wooden schooner, gravel cargo
Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan, 19th-century maritime incidents, Great Lakes schooners
Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts.
- Capsize: To overturn in the water.
- Cargo Shift: Movement of cargo that can affect the stability of a vessel.