Glenlyon
Steel Bulk Freighter · United States · Lost 1924 · Isle Royale & Lake Superior
A steel grain freighter driven onto rocks near Menagerie Island during a fierce autumn storm.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
Glenlyon was a steel bulk freighter built in 1893 that carried grain and other cargo on the Great Lakes. In November 1924 she was caught in a severe storm and grounded near Menagerie Island off Isle Royale. Her crew was rescued and no lives were lost. The wreck remains a popular dive site within Isle Royale National Park.
Vessel
- 1893
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- Steel
- 296 ft
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- Steam, single screw
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Loss
- November 1, 1924
- Grounding
- Off Menagerie Island, Isle Royale, Lake Superior
- Lake Superior
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- Grain
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The Wreck Today
- 20-70
- Broken but largely intact sections
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- Within Isle Royale National Park
Position
- 47.63° N 89.02° W
- Approximate position
- Menagerie Island, Isle Royale, Michigan
Evidence
Overall confidence: Partially documented (65/100)
Precise depth range and exact wreck orientation figures are approximate in the sources reviewed.
National Park Service, Isle Royale National Park
Loss date, location, cargo, and condition.
