City of Bangor
Bulk Freighter · United States · Lost 1926 · Isle Royale & Lake Superior
A freighter wrecked in 1926 with a cargo of new Chryslers, later driven off over the ice.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
City of Bangor was a steel freighter built in 1896. On 30 November 1926, carrying new Chrysler automobiles, she was driven ashore in a storm near Keweenaw Point. The crew made it to shore and walked to Copper Harbor. The following winter most of the cars were driven off the wreck over the ice.
Vessel
- 1896
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- Steel
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- Steam, single screw
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Loss
- November 30, 1926
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- Near Keweenaw Point, Lake Superior
- Lake Superior
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The Wreck Today
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Position
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- Copper Harbor, Michigan
Pin marks the named place of loss; no published position used.
Evidence
Overall confidence: Documented (75/100)
Depth and present condition are not given in this record.
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
Loss date, place and circumstances.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
Loss date, place and circumstances.
