Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Red Bottom
- Type: Wooden schooner
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- Location: Middle Island Reef, Lake Huron
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner
Description
The Red Bottom was a wooden schooner that met its fate in 1876. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are scarce due to limited historical records. (Facebook)
History
In 1876, the Red Bottom was wrecked on Middle Island Reef in Lake Huron during a storm. The exact circumstances of the wreck, including the nature of the storm, the vessel’s voyage details, and information about the crew and cargo, remain undocumented in the available sources.
Significant Incidents
- The Red Bottom was wrecked on Middle Island Reef during a storm in 1876; declared a total loss.
Final Disposition
Wrecked on Middle Island Reef during a storm in 1876; declared a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No records found indicating the discovery or current location of the wreck. (Midland Daily News)
Resources & Links
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The Red Bottom’s wreck on Middle Island Reef in 1876 adds to the numerous maritime incidents that have occurred in Lake Huron. Due to the lack of detailed records, much about the vessel remains a mystery, underscoring the challenges in documenting and preserving maritime history from this era.
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