Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Una
- Type: Wooden two-masted schooner
- Year Built: 1877
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Probable Lake Michigan port (e.g. Grand Haven, Manitowoc, or Port Washington)
- Number of Masts: 2
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Small wooden schooner—likely cargo or general freight.
Description
The Una was a wooden two-masted schooner built in 1877. The exact yard and owner are not recorded in the summary index.
History
The Una was presumably based in Michigan or Wisconsin, although the home port is not specified. The vessel’s service history is largely undocumented.
Significant Incidents
- Date of Loss: October 15, 1909
- Location: Stranded in her home harbor—probable Lake Michigan port (e.g. Grand Haven, Manitowoc, or Port Washington); details unspecified.
- Incident Summary: A storm or gale caused the vessel to blow off her moorings. With no crew aboard to secure her, she was driven ashore and stranded in harbor, leading to irreparable damage.
- Casualties: None recorded—crew was ashore at the time of the incident.
Final Disposition
The Una was ultimately abandoned after being stranded in harbor due to a storm. The archival record provides scant detail regarding her cargo, ownership, or specific harbor.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As the Una was abandoned after her stranding, her current condition is unknown. Further investigation into local records may provide additional insights.
Resources & Links
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In conclusion, the Una was lost on October 15, 1909, when a storm drove her away from her moorings. Lacking onboard crew to secure her, she stranded and was ultimately abandoned. No casualties were recorded, and further research into local newspapers and port logs may yield richer information about her final chapter.
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