About this property
The Big Bay Sloop is the name given to the unidentified remains of a sunken sloop in Lake Superior located off the coast of Madeline Island in La Pointe, Wisconsin, United States. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 2009. Additionally, it is a designated National Marine Protected Area.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08001327. It was listed on January 14, 2009.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was BIG BAY SLOOP shipwreck (sloop) listed on the National Register?
BIG BAY SLOOP shipwreck (sloop) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 2009.
What type of historic resource is BIG BAY SLOOP shipwreck (sloop)?
BIG BAY SLOOP shipwreck (sloop) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for BIG BAY SLOOP shipwreck (sloop)?
The period of significance for BIG BAY SLOOP shipwreck (sloop) is recorded as the listed era.
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