Shipwreck · Whitefish Point, Michigan
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A wreck in Whitefish Bay, lost in 1875, in the Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve. The hull is partly intact, its bow plunged into the bottom (3DShipwrecks.org). Look, take nothing.
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Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck |
|---|---|
| Lost | 1875 |
| Depth | 70.1 m (230 ft) below the surface |
| Position | 46.7165°N, 84.8669°W (approximate, ±100 m) |
| Position known from | An agency's record of where it was placed or found |
| From Whitefish Point grounds | 8.8 km (5.4 mi), bearing 131° SE |
| Source | Michigan Underwater Preserve Council; Superior Trips LLC |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Whitefish Point grounds, 8.8 km (5.4 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.
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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.