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Queen of the Lakes US 205593

Identification & Site Information Vessel Type The Queen of the Lakes was a sidewheel steamer constructed from iron, designed for passenger and package freight transport. Sidewheel steamers were commonly used in the late 19th century for short-haul routes and regional passenger services, providing vital connections between smaller communities and larger ports. Description Built in 1872 by Kirby & Ward in Wyandotte, Michigan, the Queen of the Lakes was a 108-foot iron-hulled sidewheel steamer. Her compact size and shallow draft made…

Identification & Site Information

  • Name: Queen of the Lakes
  • Former Names: None
  • Official Registration Number: 20593
  • Date Built and Launched: 1872, by Kirby & Ward, Wyandotte, Michigan
  • Measurements: Length: 108 ft (32.9 m) Beam: 19 ft (5.8 m) Depth: 6 ft (1.8 m)
  • Gross Tonnage: 153 tons
  • Net Tonnage: 138 tons
  • Date of Loss: September 18, 1898
  • Place of Loss: Off South Manitou Island, Lake Michigan
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