Nina – Great Lakes region Schooner Shipwreck (1915)

The Nina, a vessel lost to fire in 1915, remains shrouded in mystery with limited documentation available for divers and researchers.

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WaterbodyLake Michigan
Loss year1915
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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.

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