Identification & Site Information

• Vessel Name: Grace G. Gribbie
• Vessel Type: Wooden 3-Mast Schooner Barge
• Depth: Not specified
• Location: One mile off Point Pelee, Ontario
• Coordinates: Not specified
• Year Built: Not specified
• Built At: Not specified
• Hull Materials: Wood
• Builder: Not specified
• Original Owner: Not specified
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 136 feet
  • Beam (Width): Not specified
  • Depth: Not specified

Vessel Type Description

The Grace G. Gribbie was a wooden three-mast Schooner Barge, a common type of vessel used during the late 19th century for transporting large quantities of goods across the Great Lakes.

History

On April 26, 1902, the Grace G. Gribbie struck bottom during a storm and broke up, sinking one mile off Point Pelee, Ontario. The combination of severe weather and the vessel’s grounding proved fatal for the Schooner, leading to its eventual demise.

Final Disposition

• Date of Loss: April 26, 1902
• Cause of Loss: Struck bottom during a storm
• Salvage Operations: None reported

Tags

• Shipwreck
• Schooner Barge
• Point Pelee
• Lake Erie
• Maritime History
• Storm

Conclusion

The Grace G. Gribbie’s wreck is a somber reminder of the perils that Schooner barges faced while navigating the Great Lakes, particularly in the often-treacherous waters near Point Pelee. Despite the vessel’s robust construction, the forces of nature ultimately prevailed.

Resources & Links

• Maritime History of the Great Lakes
• Great Lakes Shipwreck Research