Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Saymo
- Type: Freighter
- Year Built: 1904
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- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Huron
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Specific design information is unavailable. Vessels of this period were often wooden or steel-hulled freighters or tugs, frequently modified during their service life for regional transport or towing operations.
Description
The Saymo was lost during stormy weather on Lake Huron in mid-November 1935. Reports note the vessel “foundered or wrecked”, suggesting it either sank outright (foundered) or was driven ashore and wrecked. The lack of recorded survivors or salvage indicates a sudden event and minimal recovery efforts.
History
Late-season November storms on Lake Huron are infamously severe, frequently producing high seas and violent gales. The loss of Saymo aligns with a pattern of November vessel tragedies, commonly involving heavily laden freighters, tugs engaged in winter towing, or ships caught by surprise ice and storms.
Significant Incidents
- No modern surveys or confirmed wreck locations are known for Saymo.
- If she sank in deep water, her remains likely lie uncharted. If driven ashore, they may have deteriorated or been salvaged long ago.
Final Disposition
The Saymo is assumed to be a total loss, with no official Notices to Mariners or marine warnings recorded regarding the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The tragedy of the Saymo serves as a poignant reminder of the Great Lakes’ inherent dangers, especially during late-year storms. With little documentation and an unresolved fate, her sinking remains emblematic of lost vessels claimed by Lake Huron’s autumn fury.
Resources & Links
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As a part of maritime history, the Saymo represents the risks faced by vessels navigating the Great Lakes, particularly during the tumultuous November storms.
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