Marion L. Breck and Forest City

Built in 1858. In October of 1907,
the Marion L. Breck was grounded
and wrecked after 49 years of
service [67 years for the hull]. Her
crew escaped to the island, and
were assisted by a local lighthouse
keeper.
Ashore in Georgian Bay, fall 1888,
recovered the next May.
Spent the winter of 1895-6 locked in
ice near Tawas City, Mich.
Rebuilt in 1863 and had major
repairs in 1873, 1876 & 1889.

Built in 1870 as a schooner-barge,
converted to propeller in 1872. On
June 5, 1904, the Forest City ran
into the rocky island in a dense fog,
broke in two and was too heavily
damaged to be released. Total loss.
Major repair in 1881.
The wreck is only suitable for
Advanced divers due to the depth
and currents.