Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Lewie
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1884
- Builder: likely in Minnesota
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Near Two Harbors, Minnesota, western Lake Superior
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
The Lewie is classified as a wooden schooner, a type of sailing vessel commonly used for cargo transport on the Great Lakes.
Description
Description
As a wooden schooner built in 1884, Lewie represents the small to mid-sized cargo craft prevalent in the Great Lakes shipping industry during that era.
History
History
The Lewie encountered a severe gale on September 2, 1904, near Two Harbors, Minnesota. The storm overwhelmed the vessel, causing it to founder with no survivors, as only two people were onboard.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Foundered in a gale on September 2, 1904, near Two Harbors, Minnesota.
- Only two individuals were aboard at the time of the sinking, and there were no survivors.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The exact location of the wreck remains uncharted in public records. Given Lake Superior’s depth and remoteness at Two Harbors, the loss site likely rests in deep, unexamined waters, with no diver surveys or sonar mapping reported to date.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
Due to the lack of detailed records and surveys, the current condition of the Lewie remains unknown. It is presumed to be in deep waters, making it inaccessible for divers at this time.
Resources & Links
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Conclusion
The Lewie was a wooden schooner lost to a gale in western Lake Superior on September 2, 1904, resulting in two lives lost. The vessel sank without detailed incident records beyond brief notes in shipwreck registries; its final resting position remains undocumented. Future archival research and a dedicated sonar survey hold promise for clarifying the full story and potentially locating the wreck.
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