Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Porter
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
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- Location: Detroit River, near Belle Isle, Michigan
- Official Number: Not available
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The Porter was a wooden-hulled schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Specific details regarding her dimensions, tonnage, and construction are not documented.
History
The Porter served as a cargo vessel on the Great Lakes, primarily transporting barley. The specific details of her service history, including routes and ownership, are not documented in the available records.
Significant Incidents
- Sank after collision in the Detroit River near Belle Isle.
Final Disposition
Following the collision in the Detroit River near Belle Isle, the Porter sank and was declared a total loss. There is no available information on salvage operations or the current condition of the wreck.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Porter‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The Porter serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by schooners on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her loss in the Detroit River near Belle Isle highlights the perils of maritime navigation in that era.
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