The 206' three-mast schooner John Shaw was built in 1885 in Bay City, Michigan. At 3:00 PM on the morning of November 13, 1894 the John Shaw, loaded with 1,759 tons of coal, was being towed by the steamer John F. Eddy bound for Chicago. While crossing Saginaw Bay they met in a large gale and snow storm. The Shaw sprang a leak and broke her tow line from the Eddy; she foundered just off Greenbush Michigan in 128' of water. The Shaw was discovered in 2007 by John Gauthier while fishing. Join Tony Gramer as he speaks about the shipwreck and answer your questions. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Huntington Woods Library. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Register today! Call and register: 248.543.9720 or go to the library website and click on the Events Calendar. www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us
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