Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Minnie Davis
- Type: Wooden 2-masted schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length ~95 ft (29 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: ~1.5 miles off Point Moravia, Lake Erie
- Number of Masts: 2
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden 2-masted schooner, approximately 95 feet in length, primarily used as a coal carrier on Lake Erie.
Description
The Minnie Davis was a wooden schooner that operated as a coal carrier, likely transporting coal between the ports of Cleveland and Huron.
History
On 14 November 1892, the Minnie Davis was rammed by the schooner Hunter Savidge during a dark night, approximately 1.5 miles off Point Moravia. The vessel was carrying coal at the time of the incident.
Significant Incidents
- Rammed by the schooner Hunter Savidge on 14 November 1892.
- Sank rapidly following the collision.
- No loss of life reported; all crew members survived.
Final Disposition
The Minnie Davis was declared a total loss immediately after sinking. An insurance claim was filed, and the registry was closed, but no salvage or rediscovery of the wreck has been documented.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, no trace of the Minnie Davis has been identified since her sinking, and her current condition remains unknown.
Resources & Links
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The Minnie Davis serves as a reminder of the maritime history of Lake Erie, having been lost in a tragic collision with no casualties reported. The wreck remains undiscovered, leaving a gap in the historical narrative of the region.
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