Identification & Site Information:

  • Name: Emerald
  • Registration Number(s): None explicitly mentioned.
  • Date Built and Launched: 1862
  • Measurements: Specific dimensions not provided in the source.
  • Date Lost, Destroyed, or Abandoned: Abandoned in 1903.

Vessel Type

The Emerald was a Steamer, a common vessel type during the mid-to-late 19th century, often used for freight or passenger services across the Great Lakes.

Description

The Steamer Emerald served the bustling commerce routes of the Great Lakes during the peak of Steamboat activity in the region. Built in 1862, it would have been designed to handle the demands of transportation and cargo typical of the era, a period marked by rapid industrial expansion. Steamers were crucial for connecting communities and industries across the lakes.

By the turn of the century, advancements in shipbuilding and the rise of steel-hulled vessels likely rendered the Emerald outdated, leading to its abandonment in 1903.

Final Disposition

Abandoned in 1903, its final location or condition remains unspecified.

Located By & Date Found

The coordinates 46.586137, -90.905725 place the Emerald near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, in Lake Superior, off the northern Wisconsin coast. The nearest landmark would likely be Outer Island, part of the Apostle Islands, or the mainland community of Cornucopia, Wisconsin, approximately 20-25 km to the south-southwest.

To pinpoint the exact location relative to these landmarks, you can view the coordinates on Google Maps or a similar mapping tool.

NOTMARs & Advisories

No specific obstructions or advisories related to the wreck are documented.

Resources & Links

Further details might be explored through the Maritime History of the Great Lakes archives or relevant shipwreck databases .

Conclusion

The Emerald serves as a historical relic of Great Lakes maritime history, reflecting the evolution of shipping technology and the eventual obsolescence of earlier vessel designs. Additional research could reveal its operational history and potential archaeological significance.