SS Merchant, Maritime wreck site in Lake Michigan, US.
The SS Merchant, measuring 194 feet in length and 29 feet in width, transported grain and flour across the Great Lakes system.
Built in 1862 at Buffalo, New York, the iron package freighter operated under the Erie & Western Transportation Company as part of Pennsylvania Railroad's fleet.
The vessel reflects the development of Great Lakes maritime commerce during the 1800s when ships carried agricultural products between major port cities.
The wreckage location near Racine Reef serves as a reference point for modern navigation and stands as a reminder of Lake Michigan's shipping hazards.
The ship's final cargo included 30,000 bushels of corn and 1,200 barrels of flour when it stranded on Racine Reef in October 1875.
Location: Racine County
GPS coordinates: 42.72995,-87.76422
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:23
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