A view of the centerboard trunk remains of the William H. Stevens wreck.At a depth of 10 feet below the surface, William H. Stevens is accessible to divers, snorkelers, and paddlers alike. Photo: PhoticZone
Vessel Type: Sail: wooden two-masted schooner
GPS Location: N44°53.773’ W83°19.653'
Depth: 10 feet
Wreck Length: 117 feet
Beam: 32 feet
Gross Tonnage: 297
Cargo: Wheat
Built: 1855 by Peck and Masters at Cleveland, Ohio
Description: The schooner William H. Stevens wrecked on the rocks between Bird and Scarecrow islands and was not recoverable. Today, although flattened, the schooner is largely complete with both sides, the lower hull (bilge), and the centerboard trunk still easily visible for paddlers, snorkelers, and divers.