Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Michigan Central
- Type: Freighter
- Year Built: 1884
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Huron, near Port Huron, Michigan
- Official Number: Not listed
- Original Owners: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled freighter designed for bulk cargo transport on the Great Lakes.
Description
The Michigan Central was a wooden-hulled freighter constructed in 1884, primarily utilized for transporting bulk commodities such as stone across the Great Lakes. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available.
History
Throughout her operational life, the Michigan Central served as a bulk freighter on the Great Lakes, facilitating the movement of essential materials like stone, which was vital for construction and infrastructure development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Significant Incidents
On October 27, 1926, while navigating Lake Huron near Port Huron, Michigan, the Michigan Central foundered due to hull failure. The crew was successfully rescued by the tug General. The vessel was a total loss.
Final Disposition
On October 27, 1926, while navigating Lake Huron near Port Huron, Michigan, the Michigan Central foundered due to hull failure. The crew was successfully rescued by the tug General. The vessel was a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck of the Michigan Central has not been located.
Resources & Links
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The sinking of the Michigan Central underscores the challenges faced by wooden-hulled vessels operating on the Great Lakes, particularly as they aged and were subjected to the stresses of heavy cargo and rough waters. The successful rescue of her crew highlights the effectiveness of maritime emergency responses during that era.
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: Michigan Central
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: Not listed
- Date Built & Launched: 1884
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Date Lost: October 27, 1926
- Location: Lake Huron, near Port Huron, Michigan
- Cause of Loss: Foundered due to hull failure
- Cargo: Stone
- Casualties: None; crew rescued
- Owner at Time of Loss: Not specified(legislature.mi.gov, ourmidland.com, foxweather.com, upnorthvoice.com)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled freighter designed for bulk cargo transport on the Great Lakes.
Description
The Michigan Central was a wooden-hulled freighter constructed in 1884, primarily utilized for transporting bulk commodities such as stone across the Great Lakes. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available.
History
Throughout her operational life, the Michigan Central served as a bulk freighter on the Great Lakes, facilitating the movement of essential materials like stone, which was vital for construction and infrastructure development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Final Disposition
On October 27, 1926, while navigating Lake Huron near Port Huron, Michigan, the Michigan Central foundered due to hull failure. The crew was successfully rescued by the tug General. The vessel was a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, the wreck of the Michigan Central has not been located.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no current Notices to Mariners or advisories regarding obstructions related to the Michigan Central wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The sinking of the Michigan Central underscores the challenges faced by wooden-hulled vessels operating on the Great Lakes, particularly as they aged and were subjected to the stresses of heavy cargo and rough waters. The successful rescue of her crew highlights the effectiveness of maritime emergency responses during that era.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Michigan Central freighter, 1926 Lake Huron shipwreck, wooden-hulled freighter, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Huron, Maritime History of Michigan, 20th Century Shipwrecks
- Glossary Terms:
- Foundered: A term used when a vessel fills with water and sinks.
- Hull Failure: Structural failure of the ship’s hull, leading to water ingress and potential sinking.
- Freighter: A cargo ship designed to transport goods.