History
This schooner was lost in the same 1887 storm that sank the Havana. She was carrying iron ore and stone when driven ashore by the storm. The storm broke her into pieces within a matter of hours and only 1 of the 7 crew was able to survive.
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Today
Over the years the ship has continued to be driven ashore and is now a good dive from the shoreline.
Diving
The wreckage is broken up and scattered along the water’s edge. Shifting sand covers and reveals the wreckage. Depth is less than 20 feet and visibility can be limited but this is a good wreck to snorkel.
Location
GPS 42deg 22.00min / 86deg 17.07min
To reach the wreckage from shore, Take business I-196 to Blue Star Highway. Go NW on 76th to the stop sign. Take 13th across the bridge and park at the dead. Cross the breakwater and walk N ~150 paces.
Decimal Degrees (WGS84)
Latitude Longitude
42.366667 -86.2845
Degrees, Minutes & Seconds
Latitude Longitude
N42 22 00 W86 17 04
GPS
Latitude Longitude
N 42 22.000 W 86 17.070
UTM
X Y
16N 558915 4690736