Site Description
- Steam Yacht
- 40ffw 13m
- Eagle Wing Shoal, St. Lawrence River
- 44° 14.955′ N 76° 6.240′ W
The Steam Yacht Grand View met its unfortunate fate in 1901 when it sunk near the Eagle Wing Shoal, located in front of Clayton, New York. The wreck that remains today is what’s left of a steam launch from the turn of the century, measuring around 40 feet in length. The wreck is situated near the head of Governors Island within the Eagle Wing Group, well outside the designated navigation channel. During salvage operations following the accident, the boat was recovered, and both its motor and propeller were removed.
Owned and operated by John A. Cook, the Grand View served as a steam launch primarily used for transporting passengers. Its main purpose was to ferry passengers from the Clayton Train Station to various hotels and destinations within the Thousand Islands region. Among the notable stops made by the Grand View was Grand View Park on Wellesley Island. The steam launch played a crucial role in facilitating travel and providing a scenic experience for passengers exploring the stunning Thousand Islands area.
While the sinking of the Grand View marked the end of its operational life, the wreck now serves as a historical reminder of the steam launch’s role in transportation and leisure activities during that era.
