Shipwreck · Tawas, Michigan
Daniel J. Morrell (stern)
The stern of the 603-foot lake freighter Daniel J. Morrell, which broke in two in a Lake Huron storm in November 1966; 28 of her 29 crew died (Wikipedia). The bow lies about 8 km away. The position shown is approximate. Her crew lie with her: look, take nothing.
Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck, lake freighter |
|---|---|
| Lost | 29 November 1966 |
| Depth | 66.4 m (218 ft) below the surface |
| Position | 44.2580°N, 82.8348°W (approximate, ±500 m) |
| Position known from | One rough record: approximate |
| Source | Michigan Underwater Preserve Council (owner's research, 28 October 2026) |
Further reading: SS Daniel J. Morrell on Wikipedia.
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Nearby
- Daniel J. Morrell (bow)Shipwreck · 61 m · 8.4 km
- Anna DobbinsShipwreck · 27.4 m · 14 km
- Albany (lost 1893)Shipwreck · 43.3 m · 20 km
- Troy (lost 1859)Shipwreck · 28.7 m · 20 km
- Iron ChiefShipwreck · 39.3 m · 21 km
- BerlinShipwreck · 1.5 m · 22 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.