1897:

The American steamer, Business Point mistook a buoy and stranded on Mouse Island reef, 9 miles NW of Point Marblehead station.  The crew and two tugs attempted to release her, but without success.  The master chartered a tug to go to Sandusky for a lighter which arrived about 6 pm.  The crew then assisted all night at transferring cargo and at 9am.  next day, the steamer backed off.