Shipwreck Monarch

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Database Information Shipwreck Monarch

Basic Information

Name(s)  Monarch
Registry  US
Official Number 96843
Vessel Type Propeller
Year Built 1890
Year Sank 1906
Hull Material Wood
Engines Triple Expansion Steam

Dimensions

Length 240 ft
Width 32 ft
Depth 15 ft

Vessel History

Complete Historic Information Link – https://greatlakeships.org/2899312/data ; https://www.superiortrips.com/Monarch_Shipwreck.htm

Wreck Site Information

Lake Superior
State or Province Michigan
Depth 15 ft to 80 ft
GPS Coordinates N 48^o 11.334’  W 88^o 25.957’
Site Description: The site consists of the disarticulated sides and bottom of the ship.  The ship’s anchor is located in 15′ of water sticking out of the rocks just beyond the farthest extreme of the bottom section.  One of the interesting aspects of the hull construction is the “hybrid” beam construction — wood reinforced with iron.  The wooden “hogging arches” that stiffened the sides of the ship can also be seen  embedded in the sides of the ship. Probably the feature of the site that divers enjoy most is the diverse collection of ship’s cargo and artifacts.  A bathtub, workbench vise, a stove, china, a pitcher, a pump, cargo rollers, wrenches, crates of rusted together bolts, and bottles is just a short list of the artifacts visible at the site.  The brown bottles are filled with wheat and were used to transport wheat samples.  Although many of the bottles have been broken over the years, a few intact bottles still remain.  For bottle enthusiasts there is an “S.B. & G. Co.” embossed on the bottom of the wheat bottles.  They were made by the Streator Bottle & Glass Co., Streator, IL, (1881 – 1905).  A medicine bottle is inscribed “Foso Company For the Hair and Scalp Columbus O. USA.” The product was manufactured by Foso Company from 1894-1910, and again in 1922.