JOHN F. WARNER

Date Built: 1855 Builders: Quayle & Martin, Cleveland
Construction: 2 mast Schooner Owners:
Dimensions: 127 x 26 x 11
200 gt, 191 nt (340 t. OM)
Cargo: lumber & lath

Condition:

Location: 600 feet off north end of City Marina breakwall.

Depth: 12'

Date of Loss: 1890, Oct 13

GPS: N45 03.050 W83 26.128

Type of Loss: Storm

Loss of Life: None
Co-ordinates are informational only, they maybe inaccurate and should
NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES!

Bound for Toledo, in tow of steamer WILLIAM B. COWIE. She sheltered in the bay in a storm, but struck a bar near the river mouth and later broke in two. Owned by Henning of Bay City, MI Made several trips to Europe in the 50’s and 60’s, a trade for which she was built, but which never panned out.. major repairs, 1870, 1879, 81. Ashore near Alpena and declared a total loss in November, 1869 and reduced to a barge after her recovery.


Sources: ; Swayze 1999