Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Mary L.
- Type: Scow-schooner
- Year Built: 1895
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Specific dimensions are not documented in the accessible sources
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Scow-schooner
Description
The Mary L. was a scow-schooner constructed in 1895. Scow-schooners were commonly used on the Great Lakes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for transporting bulk cargoes such as lumber, coal, and grain. These vessels were characterized by their flat bottoms and squared ends, allowing them to navigate shallow waters and carry heavy loads. The Mary L. operated primarily out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving various ports along Lake Michigan.
History
The Mary L. was built in 1895 and served in the Great Lakes region, primarily operating out of Milwaukee. Specific details about her ownership and service history are not documented in the available records.
Significant Incidents
– On July 30, 1910, while moored and unoccupied in Milwaukee, the Mary L. caught fire under circumstances that remain unclear. The blaze consumed the vessel entirely, resulting in a total loss. As no one was aboard at the time, there were no casualties reported.
Final Disposition
On July 30, 1910, while moored and unoccupied in Milwaukee, the Mary L. caught fire under circumstances that remain unclear. The blaze consumed the vessel entirely, resulting in a total loss. As no one was aboard at the time, there were no casualties reported. Details regarding the cause of the fire and the exact location of the incident are not specified in the available records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the Mary L. wreck site is not available in the current records.
Resources & Links
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The Mary L. serves as a historical example of the scow-schooners that were integral to commerce on the Great Lakes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her destruction by fire in 1910 underscores the vulnerabilities of wooden vessels to such disasters. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of her loss.
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: Mary L.
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built and Launched: 1895
- Measurements: Specific dimensions are not documented in the accessible sources
- Date Lost: July 30, 1910
Vessel Type
Scow-schooner
Description
The Mary L. was a scow-schooner constructed in 1895. Scow-schooners were commonly used on the Great Lakes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for transporting bulk cargoes such as lumber, coal, and grain. These vessels were characterized by their flat bottoms and squared ends, allowing them to navigate shallow waters and carry heavy loads. The Mary L. operated primarily out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving various ports along Lake Michigan.
Final Disposition
On July 30, 1910, while moored and unoccupied in Milwaukee, the Mary L. caught fire under circumstances that remain unclear. The blaze consumed the vessel entirely, resulting in a total loss. As no one was aboard at the time, there were no casualties reported. Details regarding the cause of the fire and the exact location of the incident are not specified in the available records.
Located By & Date Found
Information regarding the discovery or exploration of the Mary L. wreck site is not available in the current records.
NOTMARs & Advisories
There are no specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories related to the wreck of the Mary L. documented in the accessible sources.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Mary L. serves as a historical example of the scow-schooners that were integral to commerce on the Great Lakes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her destruction by fire in 1910 underscores the vulnerabilities of wooden vessels to such disasters. Further research into maritime archives and historical records may provide additional insights into the vessel’s specifications, service history, and the circumstances of her loss.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Mary L. shipwreck, 1910 Milwaukee fire, scow-schooner, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime History, Early 20th Century Shipping
- Glossary Terms: Scow-schooner, Shipwreck, Lake Michigan, Maritime Fire