Lake Name: Lake Huron
Shipwreck Name: E.B. Allen

Vessel Type: Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Location: Thunder Bay, MI
Vessel Build Info: 1864, H.C. Piersons, Ogdensburg, NY
Shipwreck Specs: 111 ft x 26ft, 275 t
Official Number: 7818

Sinking Detail
On its last voyage, the E.B. Allen was bound for Buffalo, New York, carrying a cargo of grain. When it was about 2 miles southeast of Thunder Bay Island, it met the bark Newsboy in heavy fog. The two ships collided, and the Newsboy tore a large hole in the Allen’s portside. As the ship began to sink, the Allen’s crew was removed and taken on board the other vessel.
Loss Date: 9/18/1871
Loss Place: Off Thunder Bay Isl, MI
Loss Life: None
Loss Reason: Collision
Vessel Cargo: Grain

Shipwreck Description
Today, the E.B. Allen sits on an even keel, with its hull largely intact. Although the masts are broken and most of the decking is gone, the windlass, anchor chains, and rudder are still in place.

Dive Type: Recreational
Depth Deck(ft): 90 ft
Depth Bottom(ft): 100 ft
Depth Deck(m): 27 m
Depth Bottom(m): 31 m
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