C.F. Mischler (1898)

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: C.F. Mischler
• Type: Wooden steam-propeller tug
• Year Built: 1898
• Builder:
• Dimensions: Length 51 ft (15.5 m); Beam; Depth of hold
• Registered Tonnage:
• Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The C.F. Mischler was a wooden steam-propeller tug designed for towing duties, primarily operating in the Erie area.

Description

The C.F. Mischler was a small wooden-hulled steam tug, approximately 51 ft in length, operating primarily near Erie for towing duties. Powered by a steam engine driving a single screw, she served local commercial or harbor operations.

History

Launched in 1898, the tug served Erie-area maritime industries throughout the early 20th century. Records specifically mark her demise on October 28, 1915 in Erie, Pennsylvania—a fire consumed the vessel while at dock, ending her service.

Significant Incidents

• October 28, 1915: The C.F. Mischler was destroyed by fire while docked in Erie, Pennsylvania. No loss of life was reported among the crew of four.

Final Disposition

Following the dockside fire, the C.F. Mischler was declared a total loss. No records indicate salvage or abandonment of remains in water; she was likely dismantled or removed from the harbor post-destruction.

Current Condition & Accessibility

As the loss occurred on the surface in the harbor, no underwater wreck exists. The incident was contemporaneously reported, but there’s no physical remnants.

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The C.F. Mischler was a modest steam tug built in 1898, serving Erie’s maritime commerce. On October 28, 1915, she was destroyed by fire while docked in Erie Harbor. With no loss of life, the vessel was written off and disappeared from the historical record—likely scrapped or disposed of on-site. No underwater site or wreckage remains today.