Identification & Site Information

  • Name: B. A. Stannard
  • Former Names: None recorded
  • Official Registry Number: Not documented
  • Date Built & Launched: 1856
  • Builder: Not documented
  • Measurements: Not documented
  • Date Lost: 1864
  • Location of Loss: Lake Michigan
  • Cargo at Time of Loss: Not documented
  • Final Disposition: Sank following a collision
  • Located By & Date Found: Not documented
  • NOTMARs & Advisories: None currently issued(Internet Archive, NPR, Pinterest, linkstothepast.com)

Vessel Type

Wooden-hulled Schooner

Description

The B. A. Stannard was a wooden Schooner constructed in 1856. Specific details regarding her dimensions and builder are not documented in available records. She was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes.

History

In 1864, the B. A. Stannard was navigating Lake Michigan when she collided with another vessel and sank. Details regarding the circumstances of the collision, the identity of the other vessel, and the fate of her crew are not documented in available records.

Final Disposition

The B. A. Stannard sank following a collision 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 B. A. Stannard has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.

NOTMARs & Advisories

No current navigational warnings or advisories are associated with the wreck site of the B. A. Stannard. Given the time elapsed and lack of precise location data, the site does not pose a known hazard to navigation.

Resources & Links

Conclusion

The loss of the B. A. Stannard underscores the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her sinking adds to the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred in Lake Michigan, contributing to the rich maritime history of the region. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the B. A. Stannard’s story is a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.

Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms

  • Keywords: B. A. Stannard, Lake Michigan shipwreck, 19th-century Schooner, maritime history
  • Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters of the 1860s
  • Glossary Terms:
    • Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
    • Collision: An incident where two vessels strike each other, often leading to damage or sinking.
    • Sank: When a vessel fills with water and descends below the surface, becoming submerged.

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 B. A. Stannard.