-
Happy Go Lucky (1854)
Explore the wreck of the Happy Go Lucky, a small schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1856, claiming one life and highlighting the perils of 19th-century navigation.
-
A.R. Cobb (1844)
Explore the story of the A.R. Cobb, a wooden schooner lost in 1856 near Chicago, and the challenges faced by early Great Lakes shipping.
-
Twin Brother (pre-1856)
Explore the wreck of the Twin Brother, a mid-19th-century schooner scuttled in the Niagara River while carrying iron blooms.
-
Trenton (1843)
Explore the wreck of the Trenton, a wooden schooner lost in a storm near Grand Haven, Michigan, in 1856. No lives were lost, but the vessel was declared a total loss.
-
James W. Ross
Explore the wreck of the James W. Ross, a 1852 wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie, showcasing the challenges faced by mid-19th century vessels.
-
J.G. King (James G. King) (1836)
Explore the wreck of the J.G. King, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Michigan during a storm in 1856. A reminder of the challenges faced by early traders.
-
Niagara (1845)
Explore the wreck of the Niagara, a side-wheel steamer that tragically sank in 1856, now a historical site in Lake Michigan.
-
J.E. Shaw (1854)
Explore the wreck of the J.E. Shaw, a wooden schooner lost in a gale in 1856, with all crew rescued. Located in the Straits of Mackinac.
-
Sandusky (1848)
Explore the wreck of the Sandusky, a two-masted wooden brig lost in 1856, resting in the Straits of Mackinac with visible artifacts and a rich maritime history.
-
Seneca (1846)
The Seneca, a wooden brig, was lost in a storm in 1856 near St. Joseph, Michigan. No remains are reported, and it is considered a total loss.
Shotline Diving
Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Research Archive
Search the Shotline archive
Wreck Finder
Search thousands of wreck records by vessel name, region, official number, type, river, lake, or project. Browsing 5,000 records is the backup plan; search is the front door.
You must be logged in to post a comment.