SS Continental
Bulk carrier that sank in Lake Michigan
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Continental was a bulk carrier that sank, or was wrecked in Lake Michigan off the coast of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, United States. In 2009 the shipwreck site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
LocationLake Michigan off the coast of Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Coordinates44°13′50″N 87°30′31″W
Built1882
ArchitectGeorge Presley
Continental shipwreck (bulk carrier) | |
Continental underway | |
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| Location | Lake Michigan off the coast of Two Rivers, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates | 44°13′50″N 87°30′31″W |
| Built | 1882 |
| Architect | George Presley |
| NRHP reference No. | 08001330 |
| Added to NRHP | January 14, 2009 |
History
Continental was built in Cleveland, Ohio in 1882. It foundered, or was wrecked one mile (1.6 km) north of Twin River Point Light in a snow storm on December 12, 1904, while traveling to Manitowoc, Wisconsin for winter service and repairs.[2][3]
