Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Cedar Point Barge
- Type: Barge
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Approx. 73 ft (22.25 m) X 35 ft 4 in; Depth of hold >4 ft
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: ~6 miles off Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden working barge—likely a utility barge used for cargo or service operations near Sandusky.
Description
The Cedar Point Barge is an inverted wooden barge located approximately 6 miles off Cedar Point, Ohio. The vessel lies with its bottom facing upward, listing approximately 10–18 degrees to starboard. The site shows signs of scouring by current, with a trench in hard clay surrounding the wreck.
History
Despite the detailed survey conducted on July 26–27, 2008, information regarding the barge’s history, including its official name, owner, and build date, remains elusive. The lack of visible artifacts or machinery suggests it may have been stripped or abandoned.
Significant Incidents
- No specific incident records have been identified related to this barge.
Final Disposition
The wreck is currently in an inverted position and partially buried, with no visible signs of salvage or dive marks. Its condition suggests it may have sunk in place or been abandoned.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Visibility conditions during the survey were approximately 20 feet above the thermocline, with less than 5 feet below. The wreck is accessible for diving, but divers should be cautious of the currents, which were noted to be around ½ knot westward on the bottom.
Resources & Links
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Further archival research is recommended to uncover the barge’s identity and operational history, particularly focusing on local maritime records from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
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