Posted by Valerie van Heest on August 03, 1999 at 21:27:06:
In Reply to: Wreck of Havana posted by Pete on May 17, 1999 at 08:55:02:
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: Hello,
: I am trying to find information on the Lake Michigan Shipwreck of the Havana.
: I know that it is 6-8 Miles North of St. Joseph and 1 mile out from shore.
: I have not been able to find any info on the net regarding this wreck.
I am the Chairman of the Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve. The Havanna is located within the Boundaries of the Preserve. We have produced a drawing documenting the wreck, and written an historical account. Please see our web page www.macatawa.org/~crich/swmup.htm
: It is of interest to me since my great Grandfather received a congretional
: medal of honor for the rescue of the men onboard this vessel before it went
: down.
: Any info you know of would be greatly appreciated.
: I can be reached at petefister@juno.com
: Thank You,
: Pete