The Wreck Today: This wreck was dynamited so it is widely scattered. At her bow you’ll find many machinery parts and he rudder lies off the stern. This vessel is directly in the shipping lanes and a sharp lookout needs to be maintained. Watch for snagged nets.
Armenia
Location: Pigeon Bay 10 miles northwest of Southeast Shoal
Coordinates: LORAN: 43806.6 57091.0 GPS: PA: 41 52.95 82 38.51
Official #: 107219
Lies: bow north Depth: 39 feet
Type: schooner/barge Cargo: ore
Power: sail/towed
Owner(s) West Division Steam Ship Company
Built: 1896 at West Bay City, Michigan by James Davidson
Dimensions: 288’6” x 44’6” x 19’1” Tonnage:2040 gross 1919 net
Date of Loss: Wednesday, May 9, 1906
Cause of Loss: foundered in storm
Coordinates: LORAN: 43806.6 57091.0 GPS: PA: 41 52.95 82 38.51
Official #: 107219
Lies: bow north Depth: 39 feet
Type: schooner/barge Cargo: ore
Power: sail/towed
Owner(s) West Division Steam Ship Company
Built: 1896 at West Bay City, Michigan by James Davidson
Dimensions: 288’6” x 44’6” x 19’1” Tonnage:2040 gross 1919 net
Date of Loss: Wednesday, May 9, 1906
Cause of Loss: foundered in storm
Additional information on the Armenia is on page 18 of Erie Wrecks West.
