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.

Lead Image

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

Description

Unknown No. 7 is designated in the Indiana DNR *Shipwrecks* listing as a suggested **bulk cargo wooden canaller**, though that is speculative. The only documented structural piece is a bow section about 40 feet long. The shallow depth (3 ft) suggests this wreck lies extremely close to shore, likely subject to sedimentation, seasonal exposure, and wave action.

History

No historical records, vessel registrations, or named loss accounts have been located to match Unknown No. 7. Because only a fragment is known, linking it to a known vessel is currently not possible.

Final Dispositions

The vessel likely sank, was abandoned, or deteriorated near shore. Much of the structure may have decayed or been buried under shifting sands. The existing bow fragment may be one of the few surviving parts above the sediment line.

Located By & Date Found

The wreck is officially listed by the Indiana DNR in its **Shipwrecks – Lake Michigan Coastal Program** under *Unknown No. 7*. The listing provides the classification and measured fragmentary data. No publicly documented date of discovery or survey field notes have been published.

Notmars & Advisories

No known Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR) specifically reference this wreck. Because it lies in extremely shallow water (3 ft), hazards would likely only affect very shallow draft craft close to shore.

Dive Information

Access: Shore / wade Entry Point: Near Pines, Indiana coastline Conditions: Very shallow water, sediment, wave action, possible exposure depending on lake level Depth Range: ~0 to 3 ft (0–0.9 m) Emergency Contacts: USCG Sector Lake Michigan; Indiana DNR submerged cultural resources office Permits: Likely required for any survey or disturbance under Indiana heritage statutes Dive Support: Local diving or archaeological teams in the region

Crew & Casualty Memorials

No information exists on crew, casualty, or memorials. As with many unnamed shallow wrecks, such data may have been lost or never recorded.

Documented Statements & Extracts

“Vessel Type: Suggested bulk cargo wooden canaller … Existing section of the bow measured 40 feet … Depth of Wreck: 3 feet … Nearest City: Pines, Indiana.” — Indiana DNR *Shipwrecks* listing entry for Unknown No. 7 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Registry, Enrollment & Insurance Trails

Because the wreck is unidentified and only partial, no registry or insurance trails have been tied to it. If in future the bow fragment’s construction details (e.g. timber species, framing style) can be matched to a class of canallers, candidate vessel lists might be filtered accordingly.

Site Documentation & Imaging

The publicly available listing provides only basic fragment measurements and classification. No photographs, drawings, or detailed survey imaging are publicly available. It is possible that state archaeologists have field notes, sketches, or sonar data archived.

Image Gallery

Resources & Links

• Indiana DNR *Shipwrecks – Lake Michigan Coastal Program* (listing for Unknown No. 7)
• Regional maritime / local archives / historical societies (La Porte / Pines area)
• Great Lakes vessel registers / canaller class registries
• Indiana DNR submerged cultural resources / archaeological survey groups

References

1. Indiana DNR, *Shipwrecks – Lake Michigan Coastal Program*, listing for Unknown No. 7. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

NOAA Shipwreck Record Card

unknown-no-7-pines-indiana 1900-10-07 19:55:00