Schooner-Barge E.M.B.A.
Lake Name: Lake Michigan
Shipwreck Name: E.M.B.A.
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Vessel Type: Schooner-barge
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vessel Build Info: 1890, Frank W. Wheeler & Co., West Bay City, MI
Shipwreck Specs: 181x35x13’1″ 679.51 t.
Official Number: 106706
Names Other: unknown
Sinking Detail: This vessel was scuttled and abandoned in 1932.
Loss Date: 12/10/1932
Loss Place: off of Milwaukee
Loss Life: none
Loss Reason: Scuttled
Vessel Cargo: Light
Shipwreck Description
A converted three-masted schooner barge. She lies 7 miles east of Milwaukee in 170 feet of water. A very intact wreck. Penetration is possible but limited for the trained and experienced.
Dive Type: Entry level technical
Depth Deck(ft): 160 ft
Depth Bottom(ft): 170 ft
Depth Deck(m): 48 m
Depth Bottom(m): 51 m