Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Summit
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1856
- Builder: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage: Not specified
- Location: Lake Huron
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Two or more
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Summit was a wooden-hulled schooner, a common type of sailing vessel used on the Great Lakes during the 19th century for transporting bulk goods such as iron ore.
Description
Specific details regarding the vessel’s dimensions and construction are not provided in the available sources. However, as a schooner built in 1856, the Summit would have featured a wooden hull and been rigged with two or more masts, designed for efficient cargo transport across the Great Lakes.
History
On September 28, 1872, the Summit was transporting a cargo of iron ore across Lake Huron when it encountered a severe storm. The vessel was driven ashore and stranded. Heavy seas had broken up her lifeboat, leaving the crew without a means of escape. Two crew members lost their lives in the incident.
Significant Incidents
- Loss of two crew members during the storm on September 28, 1872.
Final Disposition
Following the stranding in 1872, the Summit was deemed a total loss. There is no information available regarding salvage operations or the recovery of cargo.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Specific details about the discovery or exploration of the Summit’s wreck site are not provided in the available sources.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Summit in 1872 underscores the hazards faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly during severe weather conditions. The incident highlights the importance of accurate navigation and the challenges posed by sudden storms. The Summit’s story contributes to the broader understanding of maritime history in the region.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
- Name: Summit
- Former Names: None
- Official Number: Not documented
- Date Built: 1856
- Builder: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Tonnage: Not specified
- Date Lost: September 28, 1872
- Place of Loss: Lake Huron
- Lake: Huron
- Type of Loss: Storm-induced stranding
- Cargo: Iron ore
- Loss of Life: 2
- Home Port: Not specified(sanctuaries.noaa.gov, Facts.net, Facebook, Amusing Planet, Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society)
Vessel Type(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
The Summit was a wooden-hulled schooner, a common type of sailing vessel used on the Great Lakes during the 19th century for transporting bulk goods such as iron ore.
Description(YouTube)
Specific details regarding the vessel’s dimensions and construction are not provided in the available sources. However, as a schooner built in 1856, the Summit would have featured a wooden hull and been rigged with two or more masts, designed for efficient cargo transport across the Great Lakes.
History(Big Think)
On September 28, 1872, the Summit was transporting a cargo of iron ore across Lake Huron when it encountered a severe storm. The vessel was driven ashore and stranded. Heavy seas had broken up her lifeboat, leaving the crew without a means of escape. Two crew members lost their lives in the incident.
Final Disposition
Following the stranding in 1872, the Summit was deemed a total loss. There is no information available regarding salvage operations or the recovery of cargo.
Located By & Date Found
Specific details about the discovery or exploration of the Summit’s wreck site are not provided in the available sources.
Notmars & Advisories
No specific Notices to Mariners (Notmars) or advisories related to the wreck of the Summit have been identified. However, mariners operating in Lake Huron should be aware of submerged hazards and consult current nautical charts.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The loss of the Summit in 1872 underscores the hazards faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly during severe weather conditions. The incident highlights the importance of accurate navigation and the challenges posed by sudden storms. The Summit’s story contributes to the broader understanding of maritime history in the region.
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