Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Nina
- Type: Wooden schooner or small freighter
- Year Built: 1905
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Not available
- Registered Tonnage: Not available
- Location: Lake (Great Lakes region unspecified)
- Official Number: Not recorded
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Likely a wooden schooner or small freighter, specific details are unspecified.
Description
The Nina was built in 1905, but specific dimensions and tonnage are not documented. The vessel was lost in a fire, resulting in total destruction.
History
The Nina’s service history is largely undocumented, with no known ownership or cargo details available at the time of loss.
Significant Incidents
- Date of Loss: 14 March 1915
- Cause: Destroyed by fire; described as ‘burned to a total loss’
- Casualties: None indicated in records
Final Disposition
The wreck was completely consumed by fire, leaving no remains expected. The exact location of the wreck is unknown.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Due to the complete destruction by fire, only submerged keel or metal fittings may remain. No known location or post-loss survey information is available, making diving or exploration challenging without prior research.
Resources & Links
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The Nina, lost in a fire on 14 March 1915, has limited documentation available. Further research into newspapers, insurance records, and maritime logs is recommended to uncover more about this vessel’s history.
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.
Year Built: 1905
Official Number: Not recorded
Vessel Type: Likely a wooden schooner or small freighter (details unspecified)
Builder / Owner: Unknown
Dimensions & Tonnage: Not available
Cargo at Loss: Not documented
Final Disposition
- Date of Loss: 14 March 1915
- Location: Lake (Great Lakes region unspecified)
- Cause: Destroyed by fire; “Burned to a total loss”
- Casualties: None indicated in records
- Wreck Status: Complete destruction by fire; no remains expected
- Source: Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – entry “NINA 1905 – 1915, Mar 14, fire, burned to a total loss” (detail lacking)
Site & Dive Notes
- The wreck was fully consumed by fire, likely leaving only submerged keel or metal fittings.
- No known location or post-loss survey information available.
- Diving or exploration would require independent archival or sonar research to determine potential debris field.
Research Recommendations
To uncover further details, the following records should be examined:
- Newspapers (March–April 1915):
- Regional publications across Great Lakes states (e.g., Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, Milwaukee Journal), searching for terms like “Nina” and “fire.”
- Insurance & Vessel Registries:
- Records from Board of Lake Underwriters, marine insurance firms, or regional maritime registries may note builders, owners, and loss valuation.
- Maritime Logs:
- District Lake Surveyor and U.S. Coast Guard logs from spring 1915 may reference firefighting attempts or navigational notices.
- Ship Registers & Shipbuilders’ Records (1905):
- Early editions of Lloyd’s Register or Great Lakes vessel registries may include Nina’s specifications, ownership, and port of registry.
Summary
The NINA, built in 1905, was lost in a total-ablaze fire on 14 March 1915, as recorded in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Files. No other details—such as vessel type, ownership, location specifics, or crew information—are currently documented. To build a full historical profile, targeted research in contemporary newspapers, insurance logs, vessel registries, and marine authority documents is essential.
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