Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Mary Ann (formerly Ida)
- Type: Wooden scow-schooner
- Year Built: 1855
- Builder: St. Catharines, Ontario
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 52 tons
- Location: Off Marblehead, Ohio
- Coordinates: Not available
- Official Number: 16856
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Wooden scow-schooner, primarily used for transporting heavy bulk materials.
Description
Description
The Mary Ann, originally named Ida, was a wooden scow-schooner built in 1855. It was primarily used for hauling stone, essential for harbor infrastructure.
History
History
The Mary Ann was built in St. Catharines, Ontario, and was renamed in 1866. It played a significant role in the transportation of heavy materials until its loss in 1870.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Lost on July 1, 1870, due to a sudden squall that caused it to drive onto submerged reefs.
- All crew members survived the incident.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The Mary Ann was declared a total loss after being wrecked by storm damage. The wreck is reported to be berilled and broken apart, likely in shallow water.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
No structural remains of the Mary Ann are recorded as surviving, and no navigational hazards were subsequently marked.
Resources & Links
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Closing Summary
The story of the Mary Ann highlights the risks faced by small workboats in storm-prone Lake Erie. While no remains are documented, its history contributes to the understanding of mid-19th-century maritime practices.
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