Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Unknown No. 9
- Type: Suggested bulk cargo wooden canaller
- Year Built: Unknown (likely late 19th to early 20th century)
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Bow section ~ 13 ft long; Estimated Full Length: At least ~100 ft
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Depth at Wreck Site: 0.9 m / 3 ft
- Location: Shoreline near Furnessville, Indiana
- Coordinates: Not published
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Unknown No. 9 is catalogued in the Indiana DNR shipwreck inventory as a suggested bulk cargo wooden canaller based on fragmentary remains.
Description
The known remnant is a bow section measuring approximately 13 ft in length; the listing suggests the intact vessel may originally have been about 100 ft or longer. Because the wreck lies in extremely shallow water (~3 ft), it is likely subject to sediment burial, wave action, and seasonal exposure.
History
No archival or historical documentation (e.g. registry entries, newspaper accounts, company logs) has been publicly associated with Unknown No. 9. Its identity, trade, and date of loss remain speculative.
Significant Incidents
- The vessel likely sank or was abandoned near the shore, with subsequent deterioration and partial burial of structural elements.
Final Disposition
The bow fragment may represent one of the few surviving exposed remains above sediment or mudline.
Current Condition & Accessibility
This wreck is part of the Indiana DNR’s Lake Michigan wreck inventory. The listing indicates its basic characteristics, but no detailed survey date or discovery notes are provided.
Resources & Links
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No records have been found for crew, casualties, or memorials associated with this wreck.
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