Freighter Grecian
Lake Name: Lake Huron
Shipwreck Name: Grecian
Vessel Type: Steel Bulk Freighter
Location: Thunder Bay, MI
Vessel Build Info: 1891, Globe Iron Works, Cleveland
Shipwreck Specs: 296x40x21 2348g 1875n
Official Number: 86136
Names Other: None
Sinking Detail
One June 7, 1906 the Grecian struck a rock and sank in shallow water at Detour Village in the St. Mary’s River. The ship was later refloated and taken in tow by the steamer Sir Henry Bessemer, en route to Detroit for repairs. Unexpectedly, it filled with water and sank near Thunder Bay Island. Its crew escaped in lifeboats.
Loss Date: 6/15/1906
Loss Place: off Thunder Bay, MI
Loss Life: None
Loss Reason: Foundered
Vessel Cargo: None
Shipwreck Description
Today the Grecian’s bow and stern lie intact, while the midship portion has collapsed. The engine, boiler, portions of the propeller and deck machinery are all in place. There is also a steel canalon (salvage lifting device) lying off the vessel’s stern from a 1909 salvage attempt.
Dive Type: Recreational
Depth Deck(ft): 75 ft
Depth Bottom(ft): 100 ft
Depth Deck(m): 23 m
Depth Bottom(m): 31 m
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