The "John S. Martin" - Port Huron, MI - Shipwrecks on Waymarking.com

Text from the historical marker:
On August 4, 1900, the "Fontana" sank while in these narrows. Several weeks later, on September 25, 1900, the "Martin", a 225 foot schooner with a load of iron ore, was being towed downbound from Lake Huron by the steamer "Grover". In attempting to avoid the wreckage of the "Fontana", the "Martin" collided with an upbound ship named the "Yuma" and went down, taking the lives of four crewmen.
This anchor was recovered from the "John S. Martin", which lies approximately 600 feet northeasterly of this monument.

Date of Shipwreck: 9/25/1900 Type of Boat: Sailboat Military or Civilian: Civilian Cause of Shipwreck: the "Martin" collided with an upbound ship named the "Yuma" and went down while trying to avoid the wreckage of a prior wreck, The Fontana Accessibility: It is only 60 feet off shore in the St. Clair River just south of the Lake Huron. Currents are strong. Diving Permitted: Not Listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   05/30/2024 wildernessmama visited it