CONEMAUGH U125858

On November 21, 1906, the steamer Conemaugh encountered a tragic fate when it stranded on Point Pelee, Ontario, in Lake Erie. The vessel, which was built in August 1880 as a package freight propeller, suffered significant damage in the incident. Reports indicate that the Conemaugh broke in two and was deemed a total loss. However, there were no reported casualties among the 21 individuals on board.

Efforts were made to salvage the wrecked steamer. The tug Frank W. was dispatched from Cleveland to remove eight cars of dry goods from the Conemaugh using a lighter. However, due to rough sea conditions, the tug had to turn back. Another attempt was planned once the sea calmed down.

The Conemaugh had a history of incidents prior to its ultimate loss. In 1881, it sank in the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan. The vessel also experienced collisions, groundings, and other mishaps over the years. Despite undergoing repairs and modifications, the Conemaugh met its final demise in 1906 when it stranded on Point Pelee.

The steamer’s specifications were recorded as 251 feet in length, 36 feet in width, and 15.3 feet in depth. It had a gross tonnage of 1609 and a net tonnage of 1453. The Conemaugh was enrolled in Port Huron, Michigan, and operated with a nominal horsepower of 1,000.

The loss of the Conemaugh was reported in the official records for the fiscal year 1907, noting the stranding on Point Pelee and confirming that no lives were lost in the incident.