Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Marion L
- Type: Wooden fish tug / schooner-rigged vessel
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- Depth at Wreck Site: 6 m / 20 ft
- Location: Marquette Underwater Preserve, Huron Islands Unit, Lake Superior
- Coordinates: 46° 32.500′ N, 87° 23.350′ W
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
A small wooden schooner or fish tug designed for regional trade and fisheries work. Common in the late 1800s to early 1900s across Lake Superior.
Description
Featuring wooden construction, shallow draft, and likely schooner rigging or modified deckhouse typical of fish tugs. Serviced local ports such as Marquette.
History
Operational and construction history remains unidentified. Its characteristics align with commercial utility vessels of the Great Lakes region.
Significant Incidents
- Scuttled or lost under unknown conditions.
Final Disposition
Scuttled or lost under unknown conditions. Lies upright and largely preserved. A featured wreck in the Huron Islands Unit.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Included in documented survey of Marquette Preserve. Likely identified by local dive teams.
Resources & Links
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The Marion L represents working vessels from Great Lakes fisheries and cargo eras. It remains a valued shallow-water site for heritage diving.
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