Identification & Site Information

  • Name: Annie Tomine
  • Former Names: None recorded
  • Official Registry Number: 1900*
  • Date Built & Launched: 1867
  • Builder: Soren Anderson, Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Measurements: Length: 103 ft (31.4 m); Beam: 23 ft (7.0 m); Depth: 9 ft (2.7 m); Gross Tonnage: 127 tons
  • Date Lost: October 4, 1885
  • Location of Loss: Approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of the entrance to Grand Haven, Michigan, Lake Michigan
  • Cargo at Time of Loss: Lumber and lath
  • Final Disposition: Capsized and sank during a storm
  • Located By & Date Found: Not documented
  • NOTMARs & Advisories: No current navigational warnings or advisories(Project Gutenberg, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)

Vessel Type

Wooden scow-Schooner(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)

Description

The Annie Tomine was a wooden scow-Schooner built in 1867 by Soren Anderson in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Scow-schooners were characterized by their flat bottoms and squared-off bows and sterns, making them ideal for navigating shallow waters and carrying bulk cargoes like lumber. Measuring 103 feet in length, the Annie Tomine was designed to transport lumber and lath across the Great Lakes.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)

History

On October 4, 1885, the Annie Tomine was en route to Chicago with a cargo of lumber and lath. While approximately 5 miles west of the entrance to Grand Haven, Michigan, she encountered a severe storm. The vessel sprang a leak and eventually capsized, going onto her beam ends. The crew of six were rescued in a “perishing state,” indicating they were in dire condition upon rescue. The vessel was a Total Loss.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)

Final Disposition

The Annie Tomine capsized and sank during a storm on Lake Michigan. There is no record of salvage operations or attempts to recover the vessel. Her remains were likely left at the wreck site.

Located By & Date Found

As of current records, there is no documentation indicating that the wreck of the Annie Tomine has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.

NOTMARs & Advisories

There are no known navigational warnings or advisories related to the wreck site of the Annie Tomine. Given the passage of time and lack of precise location data, the site does not pose a known hazard to navigation.

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Conclusion

The Annie Tomine serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by maritime commerce on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her loss underscores the perils of lake navigation, particularly during severe weather conditions. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the incident contributes to the broader narrative of shipwrecks that have shaped the maritime history of the region.

Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms

  • Keywords: Annie Tomine, Lake Michigan shipwreck, 19th-century Schooner, Michigan maritime history, Grand Haven wreck
  • Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters of the 1880s, Lumber Transport Vessels
  • Glossary Terms:
    • Scow-Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with a flat bottom and squared ends, used primarily for transporting bulk cargo in shallow waters.
    • Capsize: When a vessel overturns in the water.
    • Beam Ends: A term used to describe a vessel lying on its side, often due to capsizing.(linkstothepast.com)

Note: Due to the lack of precise location data and the time elapsed since the wreck, there is no shore dive information available for the Annie Tomine.