Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Bohemian
- Type: Bulk Freighter
- Year Built: 1928
- Builder: Not specified in available records
- Dimensions: Not specified in available records
- Registered Tonnage: Not specified in available records
- Location: Approximately 9 miles off Barcelona, New York, Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not specified in available records
- Original Owners: Not specified in available records
- Number of Masts: Not specified in available records
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Steel-hulled bulk freighter
Description
The Bohemian was a steel-hulled bulk freighter constructed in 1928. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available in current records.
History
On October 5, 1932, the Bohemian was en route from Erie, Pennsylvania, to Hamilton, Ontario, carrying a cargo of coal. While navigating Lake Erie, the vessel encountered a severe gale. The storm’s intensity caused the Bohemian to capsize and founder approximately 9 miles off the coast of Barcelona, New York. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of four crew members out of the nineteen on board. The remaining fifteen crew members managed to survive the ordeal.
Significant Incidents
- October 5, 1932: The Bohemian capsized in a severe gale on Lake Erie, resulting in the loss of four crew members.
Final Disposition
The Bohemian sank in Lake Erie and was declared a total loss. Details regarding salvage operations or recovery efforts are not specified in the available records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck site of the Bohemian has not been located or documented.
Resources & Links
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The sinking of the Bohemian serves as a somber reminder of the perils faced by maritime vessels navigating the Great Lakes, particularly during severe weather conditions. The loss of four crew members underscores the human cost of such tragedies. While the exact location of the wreck remains unknown, the incident contributes to the rich maritime history of Lake Erie.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Identification & Site Information
- Name: Bohemian
- Former Names: None
- Official Registry Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built & Launched: 1928
- Builder: Not specified in available records
- Construction: Steel-hulled bulk freighter
- Dimensions: Not specified in available records
- Tonnage: Not specified in available records
- Date Lost: October 5, 1932
- Place of Loss: Approximately 9 miles off Barcelona, New York, Lake Erie(Reddit, chautauqua.nygenweb.net)
Vessel Type
Steel-hulled bulk freighter
Description
The Bohemian was a steel-hulled bulk freighter constructed in 1928. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available in current records.
History
On October 5, 1932, the Bohemian was en route from Erie, Pennsylvania, to Hamilton, Ontario, carrying a cargo of coal. While navigating Lake Erie, the vessel encountered a severe gale. The storm’s intensity caused the Bohemian to capsize and founder approximately 9 miles off the coast of Barcelona, New York. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of four crew members out of the nineteen on board. The remaining fifteen crew members managed to survive the ordeal.(chautauqua.nygenweb.net)
Final Disposition
The Bohemian sank in Lake Erie and was declared a total loss. Details regarding salvage operations or recovery efforts are not specified in the available records.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, the wreck site of the Bohemian has not been located or documented.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no known navigational markers or advisories related to the Bohemian wreckage.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The sinking of the Bohemian serves as a somber reminder of the perils faced by maritime vessels navigating the Great Lakes, particularly during severe weather conditions. The loss of four crew members underscores the human cost of such tragedies. While the exact location of the wreck remains unknown, the incident contributes to the rich maritime history of Lake Erie.
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