Daniel Lyons (shipwreck) facts for kids
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Daniel Lyons (shipwreck)
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The M.J. Cummings, a nearly identical ship to the Lyons, also built by George Goble
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 Location in Wisconsin
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| Location | Lake Michigan off the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin |
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| NRHP reference No. | 07001048 |
| Added to NRHP | October 3, 2007 |
The Daniel Lyons was a large sailing ship called a schooner. It sank in Lake Michigan near Algoma, Wisconsin, in the United States. The place where the ship sank is now a special historical site. In 2007, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important part of history.
A Ship's Story
The Daniel Lyons was built in 1873. It was made in Oswego, New York. Building this ship cost about $27,000. That was a lot of money back then!
The Last Voyage
On October 17, 1878, the ship left Chicago, Illinois. It was heading to Black Rock, New York. Early the next morning, the crew of the Daniel Lyons saw another ship. It was the Kate Gillett, another schooner. The Kate Gillett was carrying fence posts. It was sailing from Cedar River, Michigan to Chicago.
The Collision
Suddenly, the Kate Gillett started moving strangely. It seemed like the two ships were going to crash. The Daniel Lyons tried to steer away quickly. But it was too late. The Kate Gillett hit the Daniel Lyons hard on its side. The front of the Kate Gillett pushed deep into the Daniel Lyons.
For about fifteen minutes, the two ships stayed stuck together. The crew members from the sinking Daniel Lyons quickly moved to the Kate Gillett. After everyone was safe, the ships broke apart. The Daniel Lyons then sank, going down bow first.
After the Crash
The Kate Gillett was also badly damaged. But it started its journey to Chicago again. Both crews worked very hard to keep the ship from sinking. They managed to reach port the next day. It was a close call for everyone!
Today's Discovery
The shipwreck site of the Daniel Lyons is now a popular place. Many divers like to explore it. It has also been used by scientists. They study the wreck to learn more about history.
