Marine City
Sidewheel Passenger Steamer · Lost 1880 · Thunder Bay & Lake Huron
Marine City was a sidewheel passenger steamer lost in Lake Huron.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
Marine City was built at Marine City in 1866. It carried passengers and freight on Lake Huron. Fire spread from its engine room off Sturgeon Point in August 1880. Rescue efforts saved the crew and most passengers, but five passengers were listed as lost.
Vessel
- 1866
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- Wood
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- Steam, sidewheel
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Loss
- August 29, 1880
- Fire
- Off Sturgeon Point, Michigan
- Lake Huron
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- 5
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The Wreck Today
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- Within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Position
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- Off Sturgeon Point, Michigan
No wreck-position coordinates transcribed for this record.
Evidence
Overall confidence: Documented (88/100)
NOAA describes water depths of about three to five feet; the exact number aboard is not established.
NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Vessel identity, construction and documented loss history.
