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List of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes

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Map of the shipwrecks in the Great Storm of 1913

The Great Lakes, a collection of five freshwater lakes located in North America, have been sailed upon since at least the 17th century, and thousands of ships have been sunk while traversing them. Many of these ships were never found, so the exact number of shipwrecks in the Lakes is unknown; the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum estimates 6,000 ships and 30,000 lives lost,[1] while historian and mariner Mark Thompson has estimated that the total number of wrecks is likely more than 25,000.[2] In the period between 1816, when the Invincible was lost, to the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975, the Whitefish Point area alone has claimed at least 240 ships.[2]

Lake Superior

Lake Huron

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates Image
Africa October 1895 Sank while carrying coal on the way from Ashtabula, Ohio to Owen Sound. Wreck discovered in June 2023.[3]
Arabia October 1884 Barque that foundered off Echo Island near Tobermory, Ontario in 120 feet (37 m) of water.
Argus United States 9 November 1913 Wreckage found near Bayfield Ontario Canada
Asia Canada 14 September 1882
Athens United States 7 October 1917 The schooner barge foundered after her towline broke in a blizzard.
CC Martin 1911 Tug lost with barge Albatross during storm off French River, ten lives lost. 45°30′56″N 81°04′13″W / 45.51555°N 81.070277°W / 45.51555; -81.070277 (CC Martin)
Cedarville United States 7 May 1965 A bulk carrier that collided with Topdalsfjord in the Straits of Mackinac. 45°47.235′N 85°40.248′W / 45.787250°N 85.670800°W / 45.787250; -85.670800 (Cedarville)
Charles S. Price United States 15 November 1913 Capsized in the Great Lakes Storm of 1913. Sighted floating upside-down on 10 November 1913 and identified as Charles S. Price before it sank on 15 November 1913. Wreck was not found until the 1960s. 43°11.89980′N 82°23.89980′W / 43.19833000°N 82.39833000°W / 43.19833000; -82.39833000 (Charles S. Price)
Choctaw United States 12 February 1915 Sank in a collision with Wahcondah. 45°32′03″N 83°30′33″W / 45.53427°N 83.50927°W / 45.53427; -83.50927 (SS Choctaw)
City of Grand Rapids 29 October 1907 City of Grand Rapids was a double-decker passenger steamer that caught fire while docked in Little Tub Harbour. For the security of the harbour, the City of Grand Rapids was towed out into Georgian Bay and released to burn. From there she drifted to the head of Big Tub Harbour where she burnt to the waterline and sank.
Clifton United States 21-22 September 1924 The whaleback foundered in a storm near Thunder Bay Island.
Cornelia B. Windiate 27 November 1875 Iced up and slowly sank in a storm after passing through the Straits of Mackinac. 45°19′33″N 83°19′36″W / 45.325867°N 83.32665°W / 45.325867; -83.32665 (Cornelia B. Windiate)
Daniel J. Morrell United States 29 November 1966 Broke in two in a storm on Lake Huron, with the aft section coming to rest five miles from the bow. 43°51′00″N 82°35′24″W / 43.850°N 82.590°W / 43.850; -82.590 (SS Daniel J. Morrell)
Dorcas Pendell 6 July 1914 Shallow-water shipwreck located in the harbor of Harbor Beach, Michigan. Dorcas Pendell was a schooner built in 1884 and burned in place on 6 July 1914 after running aground.
D.R. Hanna United States 16 May 1919 A 552-foot-long (168 m) steel freighter that sank in a collision with Quincy A. Shaw. 45°05′03″N 83°05′12″W / 45.084167°N 83.08655°W / 45.084167; -83.08655 (SS D.R. Hanna)
Emma L. Nielson 26 June 1911 Collision in fog off Pointe Aux Barques.
Equinox 10 September 1875 A steamship that sank near Au Sable during a storm in which 22 of 23 aboard were lost.
Erie Belle Canada 21 November 1883 A steamship that exploded and sank while attempting to rescue the stranded schooner J. N. Carter. 44°09′24″N 81°39′32″W / 44.156741°N 81.658997°W / 44.156741; -81.658997 (Erie Belle)
Forest City 5 June 1904 The vessel ran aground and sank in foggy weather near south east end of Bear's Rump Island in Georgian Bay near Tobermory. The ship's smashed stem is in 60 feet (18 m) and stern is at 150 feet (46 m) depth. 45°19.0′N 81°33.0′W / 45.3167°N 81.5500°W / 45.3167; -81.5500 (SS Forest City)
Hunter Savidge 20 August 1899 Capsized and sank off Pointe Aux Barques.
Hydrus United States 11 November 1913 Lost on Lake Huron during the Great Lakes Storm of 1913. Its wreck was discovered in July 2015.[4]
Ironton 26 September 1894 A schooner that sank in a collision with the wooden freighter Ohio.
Isaac M. Scott United States 9 November 1913 A lake freighter that sank in the Great Lakes Storm of 1913. 45°03′N 83°02′W / 45.050°N 83.033°W / 45.050; -83.033 (SS Isaac M. Scott)
James C. King November 1901 While under tow by W. L. Wetmore, which was wrecked by a storm, James C. King was wrecked too at the northwest end of Bonnet Island near Tobermory, Ontario in about 90 feet (27 m) of water.
James Carruthers Canada 9 November 1913 Lost on Lake Huron during the Great Lakes Storm of 1913. 44°48′04″N 82°23′49″W / 44.801°N 82.397°W / 44.801; -82.397 (SS James Carruthers)
James Davidson 4 October 1883 Wooden bulk freighter wrecked in shallow water off the coast of Thunder Bay Island while towing a consort-barge to Duluth. While still stranded, its engine and boiler were salvaged, and the rest of it has since broken up and separated about 35 feet (11 m) underwater.[5] 45°01′56.64″N 83°11′33.78″W / 45.0324000°N 83.1927167°W / 45.0324000; -83.1927167 (James Davidson)
John A. McGean United States 1913 Lost in storm off Harbor Beach in Lake Huron in the Great Storm of 1913. Wreck discovered in 1985.[4] 43°57′12″N 82°31′43″W / 43.953267°N 82.528617°W / 43.953267; -82.528617 (SS John A. McGean)
Kaliyuga United States October 1905 A wooden steamship lost in a storm. In October 1905 crew of 16 were lost
Lottie Wolf 16 October 1891 The schooner broke up in gale force seas in shallow water about 200 feet (61 m) off the Hope Island Lighthouse in about 30 feet (9.1 m) of water near Midland, Ontario.
Manasoo Canada 1928 Discovered 200 feet (61 m) below the Georgian Bay in excellent condition with a 1927 Chevrolet Coupe inside.
Mapledawn 30 November 1924 This steel freighter ran aground in a snow storm on the west side of Christian Island near Midland, Ontario. She is in 35 feet (11 m) of water with part of the stem sticking out of the water.
Marine City United States 28 August 1880 Sidewheel steamer passenger vessel. Caught on fire and quickly burnt down to the waterline. All crew survived; 5 of 150 passengers lost. Wreck sits in 3 feet (0.91 m) of water, just north of Sturgeon Point Light. 44°46'14.2"N 83°17'22.0"W
Metamora Canada 30 September 1907 A wooden tug that burned to the waterline near Pointe au Baril, Georgian Bay. 45°31′43.39″N 80°24′26.61″W / 45.5287194°N 80.4073917°W / 45.5287194; -80.4073917 (Metamora (shipwreck))
Michigan November 1943 While removing grain from the stranded Riverton at the northwest end of Hope Island near Midland, Ontario, high winds blew her into shallow waters grounding her in 20 feet (6.1 m) of water.
Minnedosa Canada 20 October 1905 Sank while in tow, near Harbor Beach, Michigan; Nine crew and passengers lost.
Monohansett 23 November 1907 The wooden steam barge sank after catching fire near Thunder Bay Island in Lake Huron. As the wreck took place near the island's Life Saving Station, there were no deaths.[6] 45°01′59.76″N 83°11′59.28″W / 45.0332667°N 83.1998000°W / 45.0332667; -83.1998000
Monrovia Liberia 26 May 1959 A cargo ship that collided with Royalston north of Thunder Bay Island. 44°35′25″N 82°33′12″W / 44.59028°N 82.55333°W / 44.59028; -82.55333 (SS Monrovia)
Nyanza United States 8 August 1919 Started leaking and became beached, later abandoned.[7]
Ohio United States 26 September 1894 A wooden freighter that sank in a collision with the schooner Ironton.
Philo Scoville October 1889 Wrecked during a storm and is in 100 feet (30 m) of water at north east end of Bonnet Island near Tobermory, Ontario.
Regina Canada 10 November 1913 Lost on Lake Huron during the Great Lakes Storm of 1913.
R. G. Coburn 19 October 1871 A passenger and cargo freighter that sank in a storm.
Searchlight United States 23 April 1907 A fishing tug lost with crew of six[8] In November 1913 some of the wreckage and the remains of an unknown crewman were found at Harbor Beach after the Great Lakes Storm of 1913
Sweepstakes Canada September 1885 A schooner that was damaged off Cove Island in August, then sank a month later in Big Tub Harbour, near Tobermory. 45°15′18″N 81°40′50″W / 45.25500°N 81.68056°W / 45.25500; -81.68056 (=Sweepstakes)
True North II Canada 16 June 2000 A glass-bottomed tour boat that sank in Georgian Bay, killing two students.
Typo 14 October 1899 The wooden three-masted schooner was run down by the steamer W.P. Ketcham. The ship sank immediately and three of the seven crew on board drowned.[9] 45°24′55″N 83°33′51″W / 45.41528°N 83.56417°W / 45.41528; -83.56417
Water Witch 11 November 1863 A passenger steamer that sank in Saginaw bay after encountering a gale.
Waubuno Canada 22 November 1879 A side-wheel paddle steamer lost in a storm in Georgian Bay. 45°07′15″N 80°09′58″W / 45.12083°N 80.16611°W / 45.12083; -80.16611 (=PS Waubuno)
Wexford United Kingdom 9 November 1913 Lost on Lake Huron during the Great Lakes Storm of 1913.
W. L. Wetmore November 1901 Wrecked in a storm at the west end of Bonnet Island in about 30 feet (9.1 m) of water, near Tobermory, Ontario.

Lake Michigan

Lake Erie

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates Image
17 Fathom wreck Lying on a silt bottom at 105 feet (32 m)[10] 42°39′N 80°03′W / 42.650°N 80.050°W / 42.650; -80.050 (17 Fathom wreck)
Admiral United States 2 December 1942 Towing the barge Cleveco, she encountered a heavy gale and began to founder. She radioed in, but the United States Coast Guard was unable to locate her in the murk before she went down with a loss of 14 people. Owned by Cleveland Tankers, Cleveland. Wreck located by a commercial diver in 1969. 41°38′N 81°54′W / 41.633°N 81.900°W / 41.633; -81.900 (Admiral)
Adventure United States 7 October 1903 The sand dredge sank off Kelley's Island following a fire. 41°38′N 82°41′W / 41.633°N 82.683°W / 41.633; -82.683 (Adventure)
Algeria United States 5 May 1906 The schooner broke apart in a storm. 41°31′N 81°42′W / 41.517°N 81.700°W / 41.517; -81.700 (SS Algeria)
Alva B. United States 1 November 1917 The tug ran aground off Avon Point in a storm. 41°30′N 82°01′W / 41.500°N 82.017°W / 41.500; -82.017 (Alva B.)
America United States 5 April 1854 The sidewheel steamer ran aground on Pelee Island. 41°49′N 82°38′W / 41.817°N 82.633°W / 41.817; -82.633 (America)
Amaretta Mosher United States 23 November 1902 The schooner sank in a storm near Port Clinton.
Andrew B Canada 8 November 1995
Angler 1893 A tug that caught fire and sank in Long Point.
Anthony Wayne United States 28 April 1850 A wooden-hulled paddle steamer that sank after her boilers exploded. An estimated 70 lives were lost. She is the oldest steamboat wreck on the Great Lakes. 41°31.00′N 82°23.00′W / 41.51667°N 82.38333°W / 41.51667; -82.38333 (PS Anthony Wayne)
Atlantic United States 20 August 1852 Paddlewheel steamer rammed and sunk off Long Point in the fifth-worst single-vessel disaster to ever occur on the Great Lakes. 42°30′N 80°05′W / 42.500°N 80.083°W / 42.500; -80.083 (Steamship Atlantic)
Arches United States 11 November 1852 Also known as Oneida, the package freighter sank in a storm off Long Point. 42°27′N 80°01′W / 42.450°N 80.017°W / 42.450; -80.017 (Arches)
Argo United States 20 October 1937 The tank barge sank off Pelee Island with a cargo of heavy crude and benzole; considered one of the greatest pollution risks on the Great Lakes. Discovered in 2015.[11] 41°38′N 82°30′W / 41.633°N 82.500°W / 41.633; -82.500 (Argo)
Armenia United States 8 May 1906 The schooner barge sank after springing a leak
Aycliffe Hall Canada 11 November 1936 Sank off Long Point.
Bay Coal Schooner mid 1800s The schooner suddenly sank off Bay Village, Ohio. Wreck believed to be Industry, which sank in 1874. 41°33′N 81°56′W / 41.550°N 81.933°W / 41.550; -81.933 (Bay Coal Schooner)
Bow Cabin 41°56′N 82°14′W / 41.933°N 82.233°W / 41.933; -82.233 (Bow Cabin)
British Lion 4 October 1877 Ran aground off Long Point. The same storm claimed Mediera and Elize A. Turner.
Brown Brothers Canada 28 October 1959 Sank off Long Point. 42°37′N 80°00′W / 42.617°N 80.000°W / 42.617; -80.000 (Brown Brothers (ship))
Brunswick United States 12 November 1881 The steamer sank following a collision with the schooner Carlingford 42°35′N 79°24′W / 42.583°N 79.400°W / 42.583; -79.400 (Brunswick)
Canobie Canada 1 November 1921 The steamer sank in a storm near Erie. 42°10′N 80°00′W / 42.167°N 80.000°W / 42.167; -80.000 (Canobie)
Carlingford United States 12 November 1881 The schooner sank following a collision with the steamer Brunswick. 42°39′N 79°28′W / 42.650°N 79.467°W / 42.650; -79.467 (Carlingford)
Cascade United States 24 January 1904 The tug sank after encountering ice. 41°28′N 82°11′W / 41.467°N 82.183°W / 41.467; -82.183 (Cascade)
Case Canada 5 January 1917 The bulk carrier ran aground on East Sister Island.
C.B. Benson 14 October 1893 Sank in a massive gale on her way to Detroit. 42°46′N 79°14′W / 42.767°N 79.233°W / 42.767; -79.233 (C.B. Benson)
C.B. Lockwood United States 13 October 1902 Discovered to have sunk below Lake Erie's bottom.[12] 41°56′N 81°23′W / 41.933°N 81.383°W / 41.933; -81.383 (C.B. Lockwood)
Cecil J. Canada 27 May 1944 The tugboat was scuttled after it caught fire. 42°45′N 80°13′W / 42.750°N 80.217°W / 42.750; -80.217 (Cecil J.)
Charger United States 31 July 1890 The schooner sank following a collision.
Charles B. Packard United States 16 September 1906 Sank after striking the wreck of the schooner barge Armenia
Charles H. Davis United States 13 June 1903 The wooden steamer sank after springing a leak near Cleveland 41°30′N 81°43′W / 41.500°N 81.717°W / 41.500; -81.717 (Charles H. Davis)
Charles Foster United States 9 December 1900 The bulk barge sank in a gale near Erie 42°10′N 80°15′W / 42.167°N 80.250°W / 42.167; -80.250 (Charles Foster)
Charles Spademan United States 10 December 1909
Chesapeake United States 9 June 1847
Chicago Board of Trade United States 11 November 1900 The schooner sank in a storm.
City of Concord United States 29 September 1906 The steamer sank north of Huron, Ohio in a storm.
City of Dresden Canada 18 November 1922 Ran aground off Long Point.
City of Venice United States 4 August 1902 Sank in a collision with the steamer Seguin.
Clarion United States 8 December 1909 The passenger ship ran aground in a heavy gale and burned on the southeast shoal of Lake Erie.
Cleveco United States 3 December 1942 While barge Cleveco was being towed by the tug Admiral, the tug-barge combination encountered a heavy gale. The tug sank first, and then the barge foundered. 41°47′N 81°36′W / 41.783°N 81.600°W / 41.783; -81.600 (Cleveco)
Colonel Cook United States 9 September 1894 The schooner ran aground near Avon Lake.
Colonial Canada 13 November 1914 The wooden steamer stranded and broke up.
Conemaugh United States 21 November 1906[13] The passenger and package freighter ran aground in a gale off Pt Pele.
Cortland United States 21 June 1868 The schooner sank after being rammed by the sidewheeler Morning Star.
Constitution United States 20 September 1906 The schooner sank near Kellys Island after springing a leak.
Cracker
Craftsman United States 3 June 1958 The barge foundered off Avon Point. 41°31′N 82°00′W / 41.517°N 82.000°W / 41.517; -82.000 (Craftsman)
Crete 42°10′N 80°00′W / 42.167°N 80.000°W / 42.167; -80.000 (Crete)
C.H. Plummer United States 21 November 1888 The scow burnt and sank off of Kellys Island.
Crystal
Custodian
C. W Elphicke United States 21 October 1913 Ran aground off Long Point.
David Stewart United States 10 October 1893 The schooner broke apart in a storm in Pigeon Bay after trying to take shelter from a storm.
David Vance United States 19 July 1893 The schooner sank after a collision with the barge Lizzie.
Dean Richmond United States 14 October 1893 The steamer sank near Erie 42°17′N 79°55′W / 42.283°N 79.917°W / 42.283; -79.917 (Dean Richmond)
Detroiter
D.L. Filer United States 19 October 1916 Sank during the Black Friday Storm
Dominion Canada 28 October 1892 The dredger sank south of Wheatley Harbor while under tow.
Dundee United States 9 November 1900 The schooner foundered in a gale while under tow by the steamer John N. Glinnden. 41°41′N 81°50′W / 41.683°N 81.833°W / 41.683; -81.833 (Dundee)
Dunkirk Schooner Site Unknown An early unidentified schooner lying off Dunkirk, New York 42°33′0″N 79°36′0″W / 42.55000°N 79.60000°W / 42.55000; -79.60000 (Dunkirk Schooner Site)
Duke Luedtke United States 21 September 1993 The tug capsized and sank after springing a leak. 41°41′N 81°57′W / 41.683°N 81.950°W / 41.683; -81.950 (Duke Luedtke)
Eldorado United States 20 November 1880 Sank off the mouth of Erie harbor. 42°10′N 80°00′W / 42.167°N 80.000°W / 42.167; -80.000 (Eldorado)
Edmond Fitzgerald United States 14 November 1883[14] Ran aground off Long Point.
Eliza R. Turner United States 10 October 1877 Ran aground off Long Point. The same storm claimed the British Lion and Madiera.
Empire United States 16 November 1870 Ran aground off Long Point.
Erie United States 9 August 1841 Caught fire and sank.
Erieau Quarry Stone 42°15′N 81°54′W / 42.250°N 81.900°W / 42.250; -81.900 (Erieau Quarry Stone)
Exchange United States 21 November 1874 The schooner ran aground on Kelleys Island
F.A. Meyer United States 18 December 1909 The wooden bulk carrier sank after ice cutting into the hull. 41°55′N 82°02′W / 41.917°N 82.033°W / 41.917; -82.033 (F.A. Meyer)
Fanny L. Jones United States 10 August 1890 The schooner sank in a storm near Cleveland. 41°30′N 81°43′W / 41.500°N 81.717°W / 41.500; -81.717 (Fannie L. Jones)
F.H. Prince United States 18 August 1911 The dredger sank east of Kelleys Island.
Fintry United States 8 November 1855 Sank following a boiler explosion off Port Stanley.
Frank E. Vigor United States 27 April 1944 The bulk carrier sank in a collision off Pt. Pele 41°57′N 81°57′W / 41.950°N 81.950°W / 41.950; -81.950 (Frank E. Vigor)
General Franz Sigel United States 18 July 1903 The schooner sank near Monroe after springing a lake.
George Dunbar United States 29 June 1902 The bulk carrier sank off Kelleys Island. 41°40′N 82°33′W / 41.667°N 82.550°W / 41.667; -82.550 (George Dunbar)
George Stone United States 13 October 1909 The bulk carrier ran aground off Pt Pele
George Worthington United States 23 July 1887 The schooner sank after a collision.
Goudreau United States 23 November 1917 The steam freighter, launched in 1889 as and until 1917 named Pontiac, lost rudder and driven ashore 5 miles southwest of Lyal Island. No fatalities; abandoned to underwriters.[15]
G. P. Griffith United States 18 June 1850 Between 241 and 289 lives lost when the ship caught fire. Third-greatest loss of life in any Great Lakes shipping disaster.
Grand Traverse United States 20 October 1896 The bulk carrier sank in a collision with the Livingstone.
H.A. Barr Canada 24 August 1902 The barge sank off Point Stanley. 42°09′N 81°23′W / 42.150°N 81.383°W / 42.150; -81.383 (H.A. Barr)
Henry Clay United States 24 October 1851 The passenger and package freighter grounded off of Long Point.
Henry Roop United States 12 October 1843 A schooner lost in a storm.
H.G. Cleveland United States August 1899 A three-mast schooner carrying stone that sprang a leak and sank four miles (6.4 km) off of Lorain. Rescued by City of Detroit and the tugboat Thomas Matham, everyone survived.
Hickory Stick United States 29 November 1958 The derrick barge broke apart and sank in a storm. 41°32′N 82°06′W / 41.533°N 82.100°W / 41.533; -82.100 (Hickory Stick)
Howard S. Gerken United States 21 August 1926 The sand dredge sank in a storm near Erie.
Idaho United States 4 November 1897 Sank off Long Point in a gale storm. Of a crew of 21, 2 survived 19 died [16]
Idler United States 7 July 1900 Sank 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Cleveland during a gale, with negligence a contributing factor. Six of seven passengers drowned.[17] Raised, towed to Cleveland.[18]
Indiana United States 5 December 1848 Ran aground and burned off Conneaut. 42°17′N 79°59′W / 42.283°N 79.983°W / 42.283; -79.983 (Indiana)
Isabella J. Boyce United States June 1917 A sandsucker which grounded on Middle Bass Island in Lake Erie, caught fire, and sank in 10 feet (3.0 m) of water. There were no deaths.
Issac W. Nicholson United States 20 August 1873 The schooner foundered south of Point Pelee
Ivanhoe United States 10 April 1855 The schooner sank after a collision with the schooner Arab. 41°33′N 82°02′W / 41.550°N 82.033°W / 41.550; -82.033 (Ivanhoe)
James B. Colgate United States 20 October 1916 A whaleback steamer that sank off Long Point, in a storm that also took Merida and Marshall F Butters. 25 people were killed with one survivor. Wreckage was located in 1991. 42°05′N 81°44′W / 42.083°N 81.733°W / 42.083; -81.733 (James B. Colgate (ship))
James H. Reed United States 27 April 1944 Sank in a collision with Ashcroft
Jay Gould United States 18 July 1918 The bulk carrier sank in a storm near Pt Pelee. 41°51′N 82°24′W / 41.850°N 82.400°W / 41.850; -82.400 (Jay Gould)
Jennie P. King United States 18 June 1866 Foundered off Long Point.
Jersey City United States 23 November 1860 Foundered off Long Point.
J.G. McGrath United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Canada 28 October 1878 Foundered off Long Point. 42°40′N 79°23′W / 42.667°N 79.383°W / 42.667; -79.383 (J.G. McGrath)
J.J. Boland Jr. Canada 5 October 1932 The bulk carrier sank near Westfield due to her hatches being open. 42°22′N 79°43′W / 42.367°N 79.717°W / 42.367; -79.717 (J.J. Boland Jr.)
John B. Griffin 12 July 1890 The tug burned and sank.
John B. Lyon United States 12 September 1900 The wooden bulk carrier foundered off Conneaut in the same storm that took the Dundee.
John J. Barlum United States 18 September 1922 The schooner barge sank off of Kellys Island.
John Pridgeon Jr. United States 18 September 1908 The wooden lumber carrier sprung a leak and sank off Cleveland after encountering a storm. 41°35′N 81°58′W / 41.583°N 81.967°W / 41.583; -81.967 (John Pridgeon Jr.)
Jorge B. Canada 19 September 1983 The fishing vessel sank off Pt Pele.
Joseph Paige United States 14 October 1893 Ran aground off Long Point, in a gale that also took Wocoken.
Lawrence 1921 Ran aground off Long Point.
Lake Serpent 1829 The schooner disappeared en route to Cleveland with a load of limestone. Both occupants fell overboard and drowned; their bodies washed ashore just west of Cleveland. The ship was discovered in 2016 and identified in 2019. She is the oldest-confirmed shipwreck in Lake Erie.
Little Wissahickon United States 10 July 1896 Sank off Rondeau Point. 41°54′N 81°56′W / 41.900°N 81.933°W / 41.900; -81.933 (Little Wissahickon)
Lycoming United States 21 October 1910 The steamer burned at her dock in Morpeth. 42°15′N 81°53′W / 42.250°N 81.883°W / 42.250; -81.883 (Lycoming)
Mabel Wilson United States 26 May 1906 The schooner ran aground on a breakwater after her towline snapped. 41°30′N 81°43′W / 41.500°N 81.717°W / 41.500; -81.717 (Mabel Wilson)
Madiera United States 10 October 1877 Ran aground off Long Point. The same storm claimed British Lion and Elize A. Turner.
Magnetic United States 25 August 1917 Sank off Long Point.
Margaret Olwill United States 28 June 1899 Overloaded with limestone, the load shifted during an unexpected June gale and the ship was capsized by waves when the steering chains broke. At least eight people perished. The wreck was discovered in 2017.
Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 United States 8 December 1909 A car ferry that sank in a storm. Thirty-four to thirty-eight people perished.
Marshall F. Butters United States 10 October 1916 A wooden lumber carrier that sank in the same that also took James B. Colgate and Merida. 41°43′N 82°17′W / 41.717°N 82.283°W / 41.717; -82.283 (Marshall F. Butters)
Mecosta United States 29 October 1922 The bulk carrier foundered while under tow near Rocky River. 41°31′N 81°53′W / 41.517°N 81.883°W / 41.517; -81.883 (Mecosta)
Merida United States 16 October 1916 A Ward Line steamer that sank off Long Point in a storm that also took James B. Colgate and Marshall F. Butters. 42°13′N 81°20′W / 42.217°N 81.333°W / 42.217; -81.333 (Meria (ship))
Morania 29 October 1951 Also includes Penobscot. Closest shipwreck to Buffalo River
M.J. Wilcox United States 8 May 1906 The schooner sank after spring a leak near Kingsville.
Morning Star United States 6 June 1868 The paddle steamer sank after a collision with the barquentine Courtland near Vermilion. 41°36′N 82°12′W / 41.600°N 82.200°W / 41.600; -82.200 (Morning Star)
Mount Vernon United States 9 October 1860 Sank of Point Pelee
Mystic 1907 Sank off Long Point.
New Brunswick United Kingdom 26 August 1858 Sank off Point Pelee.
Niagara United Kingdom 5 December 1899 Ran aground off Long Point.
North Carolina United States 9 December 1968 The tug sank of an unknown cause off Mentor. 41°43′N 81°22′W / 41.717°N 81.367°W / 41.717; -81.367 (North Carolina)
Northern Indiana United States 17 July 1856 Caught fire near Point au Pelee, Lake Erie, while en route from Buffalo to Monroe, Michigan.[19] 56 lives lost. 41°53′N 82°30′W / 41.883°N 82.500°W / 41.883; -82.500 (Northern Indiana)
Oxford United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Canada 30 May 1856 Sank after a collision off Long Point. 42°28′N 79°51′W / 42.467°N 79.850°W / 42.467; -79.850 (Oxford)
Paddy Murphy United States 23 April 1888 The tug caught fire and was beached and burned to the waterline.
Pascal P. Pratt United States 1908 Ran aground off Long Point. 42°33′N 80°05′W / 42.550°N 80.083°W / 42.550; -80.083 (Pascal P. Pratt (ship))
Passaic United States 1 November 1891 The steamer sank off Dunkirk. 42°28′N 79°27′W / 42.467°N 79.450°W / 42.467; -79.450 (Passaic)
Penelope United States 19 December 1909 The tug caught fire and was grounded and burned to the waterline. 41°31′N 82°02′W / 41.517°N 82.033°W / 41.517; -82.033 (Penelope)
Persian United States 26 August 1875
Philip D. Armour United States 13 November 1915 The barge foundered off Erie after her towline broke. 42°07′N 80°10′W / 42.117°N 80.167°W / 42.117; -80.167 (Philip D. Armour)
Philip Minch United States 20 November 1904 The bulk carrier burned and sank near Pelee Island. 41°41′N 82°30′W / 41.683°N 82.500°W / 41.683; -82.500 (Philip Minch)
Pocahontas 8 April 1862 Foundered off Long Point.
Queen of the West United States 8 August 1903 The bulk carrier sank after springing a leak. 41°50′N 82°23′W / 41.833°N 82.383°W / 41.833; -82.383 (Queen of the West)
Raleigh United States 29 November 1911 During a storm, the rudder broke and she ran aground about one mile (1.6 km) off Wildwood Road, Sherkston, Ontario in 30 feet (9.1 m) of water.
Rebecca Foster United Kingdom 6 November 1863 Foundered off Long Point.
Relief United States 18 July 1884 The tug sank off of Kellys Island.
Robert Canada 26 September 1982 The tug sank after a collision off Chatham-Kent. 42°15′N 81°49′W / 42.25°N 81.81°W / 42.25; -81.81 (Robert)
Saint Lawerence
Saint Louis United States 7 November 1852 The steamer ran aground off Kelleys Island
Sand Merchant United States 17 October 1936 The sand dredger sank in a storm off Cleveland. 41°34′N 82°57′W / 41.567°N 82.950°W / 41.567; -82.950 (Sand Merchant)
Sarah E. Sheldon United States 20 October 1905 A wooden bulk carrier that struck a reef off Lorain and broke up. 41°29′N 82°06′W / 41.483°N 82.100°W / 41.483; -82.100 (Sarah E. Sheldon)
Sciota United States 2 September 1864 Sank in a collision with the steamer Arctic
S.F. Gale United States 28 November 1876 The schooner foundered off Cleveland. 41°44′N 81°52′W / 41.733°N 81.867°W / 41.733; -81.867 (S.F. Gale)
Siberia United States 1883 A schooner that ran aground off Long Point.
Siberia United States 20 October 1905 Ran aground off Long Point.
Sir C.T Van Straubenzie United States 27 September 1909
S.K. Martin United States 12 October 1912 The bulk carrier sank off Erie after her boiler exploded. 42°14′N 79°56′W / 42.233°N 79.933°W / 42.233; -79.933 (S.K. Martin)
Smith Canada 25 October 1930 A tugboat that sank under tow off Long Point, Lake Erie.
Specular United States 22 August 1900 The bulk carrier sank off Pele Island
St. James United States October 1870 Sank of unknown cause off Long Point in Lake Erie; discovered 1984. 42°27′N 80°07′W / 42.450°N 80.117°W / 42.450; -80.117 (St. James)
Success United States 4 July 1946 The barquentine burned after running aground near Port Clinton 41°31′N 82°54′W / 41.517°N 82.900°W / 41.517; -82.900 (Success)
Sultan United States 24 September 1864 Lost in a storm off of Cleveland. 41°36′N 81°37′W / 41.600°N 81.617°W / 41.600; -81.617 (Sultan)
Swallow United States 19 October 1901 The lumber carrier foundered off Long Point.
T-8 42°35′N 80°01′W / 42.583°N 80.017°W / 42.583; -80.017 (T-8)
Tasmania United States 20 October 1905 The bulk carrier sank off Pt Pelee. 41°47′N 82°29′W / 41.783°N 82.483°W / 41.783; -82.483 (Tasmania)
Tioga United States 5 October 1877 The steamer burned and sank in the Pelee Passage
Tire Reef 42°41′N 80°08′W / 42.683°N 80.133°W / 42.683; -80.133 (Tire reef)
Toledo United States 19 November 1924
Trade Wind United States 30 November 1854 A schooner that collided with Sir Charles Napier off Long Point. 42°25′N 80°12′W / 42.417°N 80.200°W / 42.417; -80.200 (Trade Wind (ship))
Two Fannies United States 10 August 1890 Sank after it developed a leak in heavy seas. 41°33′N 81°55′W / 41.550°N 81.917°W / 41.550; -81.917 (Two Fannies)
Unknown 42°08′N 81°37′W / 42.133°N 81.617°W / 42.133; -81.617
Valentine United States 10 October 1877 The schooner foundered in a storm. 41°55′N 81°54′W / 41.917°N 81.900°W / 41.917; -81.900 (Valentine)
Washington Irving United States 7 July 1860 Sank off Dunkirk, New York. 42°32′N 79°27′W / 42.533°N 79.450°W / 42.533; -79.450 (Washington Irving (schooner))
Wessee
Wild Rover United States 2 November 1874 Foundered off Long Point, Ontario.
William H. Vanderbilt United States 24 September 1883 Ran aground off Long Point, Ontario.
William H. Stevens United States 8 September 1902 The bulk carrier burned and sank off Ashtabula.
Willis United States 11 November 1872 The schooner sank in a collision with the schooner Elizabeth Jones.
Wilma Canada 14 April 1936 The fishing vessel sank off Port Dover 42°42′N 80°02′W / 42.700°N 80.033°W / 42.700; -80.033 (Wilma)
Wisconsin United States 24 August 1853
Wocoken United States 14 October 1893 Ran aground off Long Point in a gale that also took Joseph Paige.
W.R. Hannah United States 14 October 1886 The schooner sank off of Kellys Island
Young Phoenix United Kingdom 24 September 1818 Sank off Long Point, Lake Erie.
Zadock Pratt United States 20 November 1860 Sank after striking the wreck of the Mount Vernon.

Lake Ontario

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates Image
Alberta Canada 11 March 1918 A lake tug with the appearance of an Alligator tug from the Ottawa River logging days, sank near Bay of Quinte.
Aloha Canada 28 October 1917 Sank while in tow of the CW Chamberlain off Nine Mile Point.
American Canada 1 October 1894 The schooner sank with a load of coal off Stony Point.
Annie Falconer Canada 1904 A schooner that sank in a storm en route to Picton. One crew member perished of exposure upon reaching Amherst Island.
Ariadne Canada 30 November 1886 North of North Sandy Pond in shallow water are the remains of Ariadne
Augustus A schooner that sank en route to be scuttled during the 1937 Portsmouth harbour cleanup.
Bay State United States 4 November 1862 Screw propeller, sank in storm. Wreck discovered August 2015.[20]
Belle Sheridan Canada 7 November 1880 A 123-foot (37 m) two-masted schooner. She was carrying coal en route to Toronto when caught in the Gale of 1880 and after fighting for hours, sank in 12 feet (3.7 m) of water in Wellers Bay. Only one of the crew of seven survived.
Bluebell Canada 1957 The scow was intentionally sunk as part of the Leslie Spit 43°37′45.5″N 79°20′22.5″W / 43.629306°N 79.339583°W / 43.629306; -79.339583 (Henry Roney)
Britannic 9 August 1895 Wooden Great Lakes bulk freighter launched in 1888; sank off of Grosse Ile; recovered after sinking in 1895 and returned to service; destroyed by fire in 1926.[21]
China Canada 13 October 1872 A small steamer that caught fire and sank off False Duck Island, six months after launching.
City of New York (1863) Canada 26 November 1921 The lake freighter sank in a storm off Main Duck Island with the loss of eight lives.[22][23]
City of Sheboygan Canada 25 September 1925 Sank in a storm off Amherst Island with the loss of five people.
Comet 14 May 1861 A paddlewheeler that sank in a collision with the schooner Exchange' off Nine Mile Point, with the loss of two lives.
Congercoal Canada 5 November 1917 Inside Little Sodus Bay along Fair Haven Beach State Park's western shoreline. Just off the parking lot and south of the boat launch.
Cormorant 16 or 17 October 1958 Northwest of Mary Kay and northeast of David W. Mills in 165 feet (50 m) of water
Cornwall 1931 A paddlewheeler scuttled in the Amherst Island graveyard.
Cortez 12 November 1880 Directly off of Southwick Beach State Park.
Dagger-board A schooner near Galloo Island.
David W. Mills United States 8 November 1919 The wooden lake freighter ran aground on a reef and was broken apart by waves over time.
Dominion Canada 20 November 1879
Dredge Islander A dredge scuttled in the Snake Island graveyard after harbour cleanup in the 1930s.
Dupont Salvage Scow Scuttled near Dupont Point, perhaps after the Elevator Bay cleanup.
Effie Mae 1993 A charter boat that was scuttled beside Aloha for a diving attraction
Ellsworth United States 9 July 1877 The steamer caught fire and burned off Stony Point.
Empress Canada 18 March 1868 A steamer scuttled in the Amherst Island Graveyard. Real name unknown.
Etta Belle United States 9 March 1873 Directly outside of Sodus Bay harbor on the eastern side of the harbor entrance in shallow water.
Frontenac 5 December 1929 Tug.
George A. Marsh Canada 17 August 1917 A schooner that was sunk during a heavy gale off Pigeon Island. Twelve of fourteen crew and passengers died.[24]
George T Davie 18 April 1945 Barge.
Glendora 19 November 1887 A steamer that was scuttled in the Amherst Island Graveyard. Real name unknown.
USS Hamilton  United States Navy 8 August 1813 A US Navy schooner that sank in a squall off Fourteen Mile Creek, Oakville.
Hartford United States 11 October 1894 Near North Sandy Pond, part of the ship has also washed ashore on the North Sandy Pond Barrier Bar.
H. B. Canada 17 October 1912 A schooner barge in eastern Lake Ontario 20 miles (32 km) off the Oswego shoreline
Henry Roney Canada 24 October 1879 Directly in front of Webster, New York in 70 feet (21 m) of water. 43°15′47″N 77°33′20″W / 43.26306°N 77.55556°W / 43.26306; -77.55556 (Henry Roney)
Hiawatha 20 September 1917 A schooner barge in 95 feet (29 m) of water; wreck discovered in September 2017.
Hilda Wrecker.
House boat Located in Chaumont Bay
James H. Shrigley 18 August 1920 A coal barge on Wautoma Shoals in shallow water.
J.W. Langmuir Canada 7 October 1875 The schooner sank with a load of Lumber off Gallo Island.
Katie Eccles 28 November 1922 Ran aground near Kingston on Lake Ontario.
KPH Wreck A flat barge 30 meters (98 ft) long that sank near Kingston Psychiatric Hospital.
Laura Grace 1918 A steamer directly in front of Long Pond Outlet in Greece, New York.
Londonderry Wrecker.
Maple Glen Steamer.
Marine Museum 2 Scow.
Mark One Tug.
Mary Kay Canada 1 September 1988 In 54 feet (16 m) of water just northeast of Snake Creek.
Menominee Northeastern Lake Ontario off Galloo Island.
Milan United States 10 November 1849 A schooner directly in front of Oak Orchard, New York in deep water.
Monkey Wrench A schooner that was scuttled in the Amherst Island Graveyard. Real name unknown.
Montreal 26 June 1857 Passenger steamer that caught fire and sank near Cape Roque. 264 people, mostly European emigrants, were killed.[25][26]
Munson Canada 30 April 1890 A dredger that sank in 4 minutes due to leaking plank, off Lemoine Point.[24]
Nisbet Grammer United Kingdom 26 May 1926 A lake freighter that sank in a collision with Dalwarnic off Somerset.
North Star Canada 26 November 1886 The schooner sank with a load of coal off Stony Island.
Ocean Wave United States 30 April 1853 Paddlewheeler.
Old Steamer Eastern Lake Ontario in 90 feet (27 m) of water
Olive Branch Canada 30 September 1880 Schooner
Oliver Mowat Canada 1 September 1921 Schooner
Onondaga Canada 5 November 1907 A schooner off Stony Point, New York.
HMS Ontario  Royal Navy 31 October 1780 A British 22-gun brig-sloop sank in a storm on Lake Ontario, discovered in 2008. The oldest shipwreck ever found on the Great Lakes.
Orcadian 8 May 1858 Directly outside of Sodus Bay harbor on the western side of the harbor entrance in shallow water.
Perseverance Canada 6 October 1868 A steamer directly in front of Pultneyville, New York in deep water.
Queen Mary A steamer that was scuttled in the Amherst Island Graveyard. Real name unknown.
R.H. Rae 4 August 1858 Schooner.
Ricky's Tug Scuttled in the Amherst Island Graveyard. Real name unknown.
Ridgetown United States 1974 The retired lake freighter was sunk as a breakwater off Mississauga, Ontario.
Robert Bruce United States 12 November 1835 Near North Sandy Pond.
St. Peter United States 27 October 1898 Northeast of the Pultneyville Outer Range rear light in 117 feet (36 m) of water.
USS Scourge  United States Navy 8 August 1813 A US Navy schooner that sank in a squall off Fourteen Mile Creek, Oakville.
S.M. Douglas A former White Star dredger.
HMS Speedy  Royal Navy 8 October 1804 A schooner that sank off Brighton, Lake Ontario. 43°48′50″N 76°47′20″W / 43.814°N 76.789°W / 43.814; -76.789 (HMS Speedy (1798))
HMS St Lawrence  Royal Navy A wooden warship that served in the War of 1812. The ship was decommissioned and her hull was used as a storage facility by Morton's Brewery in Kingston. In January 1832, the hull was sold to Robert Drummond for £25. Later, it was sunk close to shore, and is now a popular diving attraction. 44°13′14″N 76°30′18″W / 44.22056°N 76.50500°W / 44.22056; -76.50500 (HMS St Lawrence (1814))
St. Peter 27 October 1898 A schooner that was wrecked near Pultneyville. 43°18′42″N 77°7′52″W / 43.31167°N 77.13111°W / 43.31167; -77.13111 (St. Peter (shipwreck))
USS Sylph  United States Navy 1823 A schooner that served in the War of 1812.
Terry's Tug Tug.
The Porter Inside Little Sodus Bay along the break wall separating the lake from the bay on the east side of the channel.
The T. J. Waffle A steamer 27 miles (43 km) off Oswego, New York.
HMS Toronto  Royal Navy 1811 A schooner that sank off Hanlan's Point, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario.
Twin unidentified wrecks Unknown East of the eastern break wall entering Rochester harbor in shallow water.
Undine Canada 1 November 1890 Northeast of Wautoma Shoals in 40 feet (12 m) of water.
Unidentified wreck Unknown Northeast of Rochester harbor breakwalls in 40 feet (12 m) of water.
Unknown 43°27′N 77°26′W / 43.450°N 77.433°W / 43.450; -77.433
US Coast Guard Boat 56022  United States Coast Guard 1 December 1977 Sank during a violent storm en route from Oswego to Niagara. Between Ontario on the Lake and Pultneyville in front of the submerged pipeline in 32 feet (9.8 m) of water. 43°17′48″N 77°19′32″W / 43.29667°N 77.32556°W / 43.29667; -77.32556 (US Coast Guard Boat 56022)
Washington 1803 Commercial sloop owned by Canadians, built by Americans on Lake Erie, sank off Oswego.[27]
Waterlily Steam barge.
William Elgin Canada 19 May 1888
William Jamieson Canada 15 May 1923 Schooner.
William Johnston A tug that sank off 9-Mile Point. 44°07′N 76°33′W / 44.117°N 76.550°W / 44.117; -76.550 (William Johnston)
Wisconsin 21 May 1867
HMS Wolfe (later HMS Montreal)  Royal Navy A freshwater sloop of war that served in the War of 1812. She was ordered broken up and sold in 1831, and is presumed to have rotted and sunk at Kingston. The wreck, identified as HMS Montreal by Parks Canada in 2006, lies near the Royal Military College of Canada. 44°13′N 76°27′W / 44.217°N 76.450°W / 44.217; -76.450 (HMS Wolfe (1813))
Wolfe Islander II Canada 21 September 1985 Car ferry scuttled to provide scuba attraction off Dawson's Point, Wolfe Island

Other

See also

References

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Further reading

  • Kohl, Cris (2008). The Great Lakes Diving Guide (2nd ed.). West Chicago: Seawolf Communications. ISBN 978-0967997698. Thumbnail histories, descriptions and locations of more than 1,000 Great Lakes shipwrecks located to date.
  • Kohl, Cris; Forsberg, Joan (2007). Shipwrecks at Death's Door (1st ed.). West Chicago, IL: Seawolf. ISBN 978-0967997681.. A guide to hundreds of northern Lake Michigan shipwrecks.
  • Kohl, Cris (2005). The 100 Best Great Lakes Shipwrecks: Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron (2nd ed.). West Chicago, IL: Seawolf Communications. ISBN 0967997658. Detailed stories of 100 significant shipwrecks, plus, in appendices, brief information about several hundreds more.
  • Kohl, Cris (2005). The 100 Best Great Lakes Shipwrecks: Lake Michigan, Lake Superior (2nd ed.). West Chicago, IL: Seawolf Communications. ISBN 0967997666. Detailed stories of 100 significant shipwrecks, plus, in appendices, brief information about several hundreds more.
  • Wachter, Georgann & Michael (2003). Erie Wrecks East: A Guide to Shipwrecks of Eastern Lake Erie (2nd ed.). Avon Lake, Ohio: CorporateImpact. ISBN 096613124X. Identifies 110 wreck locations.
  • Wachter, Georgann & Michael (2001). Erie Wrecks West: A Guide to Shipwrecks of Western Lake Erie (2nd ed.). Avon Lake, Ohio: CorporateImpact. ISBN 0966131223. Identifies 103 wreck locations.
  • Wachter, Georgann & Michael (2007). Erie Wrecks & Lights. Avon Lake, OH: CorporateImpact. ISBN 978-0966131253. Identifies 45 wreck locations.