Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Marion L
- Type: Wooden fish tug / schooner-rigged vessel
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- 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.
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(s): Marion L
- Type: Wooden fish tug / schooner-rigged vessel
- Location: Marquette Underwater Preserve, Huron Islands Unit, Lake Superior
- Coordinates: 46° 32.500′ N, 87° 23.350′ W
- Depth of Wreck: 6 m (20 ft)
- Final Disposition: Wrecked and preserved in situ
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.
Final Disposition
Scuttled or lost under unknown conditions. Lies upright and largely preserved. A featured wreck in the Huron Islands Unit.
Located By & Date Found
Included in documented survey of Marquette Preserve. Likely identified by local dive teams.
Notmars & Advisories
None noted. Located in protected dive preserve.
Resources & Links
Shore Dive Information
- Shore Access Location: Marquette, MI; offshore near Huron Islands
- Entry Type: Boat dive only
- Depth Range: 6 m (20 ft)
- Current & Conditions: Cold water, high visibility, little current
- Points of Interest: Wooden hull, marine growth, preserved deck elements
- Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
- Safety & Emergency Info:
- Hyperbaric: Marquette General Hospital
- USCG Marquette: VHF 16
- Emergency: 911
- Local Regulations: Non-invasive diving required; no artifact removal
- Best Time to Dive: Summer months (June–September)
- Driving Directions: Google Maps | Apple Maps
Conclusion
The Marion L represents working vessels from Great Lakes fisheries and cargo eras. It remains a valued shallow-water site for heritage diving.
Keywords, Categories, Glossary Terms
Marion L, schooner, fish tug, Lake Superior shipwreck, Marquette diving, historic workboat, Huron Islands Unit
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