Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Stanley
- Type: Wooden schooner
- Year Built: 1854
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Not found
- Registered Tonnage: Not recorded
- Location: Lake Huron (specific site not documented)
- Coordinates: Nil return. No confirmed discovery or GPS coordinates.
- Official Number: Not recorded
- Original Owners: Not recorded
- Number of Masts: Not recorded
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
A mid–19th-century wooden schooner likely employed in general freight or bulk cargo across Lake Huron—a standard coastal trading vessel of the era.
Description
Records indicate that in 1859 the Stanley encountered a heavy storm on Lake Huron. She foundered—taking on water until she sank. No detailed logs exist regarding her origin, cargo, or crew details.
History
The schooner sank during the gale—declared a total loss. No salvage or recovery efforts are documented, and the wreck remains undeclared and uncharted.
Significant Incidents
No confirmed discovery, GPS coordinates, or dive surveys. The wreck is not publicly recognized.
Final Disposition
No navigational markers or charted hazards exist for the site. The loss serves as a historic example of the dangers schooners faced during Lake Huron storms.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The Stanley, a wooden schooner built in 1854, sank during a storm on Lake Huron in 1859. Specifics about her voyage, crew, and cargo are absent, and her resting place remains unknown. Further research into newspaper archives, insurance claims, or 1859 maritime reports may uncover more details.
Resources & Links
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