Henry Chisholm
Wooden Bulk Freighter · United States · Lost 1898 · Isle Royale & Lake Superior
A wooden bulk freighter wrecked on the Rock of Ages reef near Isle Royale, later giving its name to a nearby light station.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
Henry Chisholm was a wooden steam bulk freighter built in 1880 for Great Lakes trade. In October 1898 she struck the Rock of Ages reef near Isle Royale in fog and was lost. All aboard survived. The wreck's location contributed to the later construction of the Rock of Ages Light.
Vessel
- 1880
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- Wood
- 270 ft
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- Steam, single screw
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Loss
- October 20, 1898
- Grounding
- Rock of Ages Reef, Isle Royale, Lake Superior
- Lake Superior
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The Wreck Today
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- Broken apart on reef
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- Within Isle Royale National Park
Position
- 47.87° N 89.32° W
- Approximate position
- Rock of Ages, Isle Royale, Michigan
Evidence
Overall confidence: Partially documented (60/100)
Exact depth and present condition of the wreckage are not established in the sources reviewed.
National Park Service, Isle Royale National Park
Loss date, location, and cause.
