Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: City of Buffalo
- Type: Wooden sidewheel passenger steamer
- Year Built: Circa early 1870s
- Builder: Not documented
- Dimensions: Not documented
- Registered Tonnage: Not available
- Location: Near Leamington, Ontario, Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden sidewheel passenger steamer (alcheminc.com)
Description
The City of Buffalo was a wooden sidewheel passenger steamer, typical of the vessels operating on the Great Lakes during the mid to late 19th century. While specific measurements are not documented, vessels of this type were commonly used for transporting passengers and cargo across the lakes. (alcheminc.com)
History
On September 30, 1875, the City of Buffalo ran aground on a bar near Leamington, Ontario, in Lake Erie. The vessel sank to the deck, but fortunately, there were no casualties reported. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the grounding, such as weather conditions or navigational errors, are not documented. (alcheminc.com)
Significant Incidents
- No casualties reported during the grounding incident.
Final Disposition
After the grounding incident, the City of Buffalo was declared a total loss. Information about salvage operations or the current condition of the wreck is not available, suggesting that the remains were either salvaged or have deteriorated over time.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the City of Buffalo‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The City of Buffalo serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by 19th-century steamers on the Great Lakes. Her service life and loss due to grounding reflect the maritime history of the region.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: City of Buffalo
- Former Names: None
- Official Registration Number: Not available
- Date Built & Launched: Circa early 1870s
- Builder: Not documented
- Measurements: Not documented
- Date Lost: September 30, 1875
- Location: Near Leamington, Ontario, Lake Erie
- Cause: Ran aground on a bar and sank to the deck
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Not specified
- Loss of Life: None reported
- Final Disposition: Declared a total loss; remains likely salvaged or deteriorated over time
- Sources: Alchem Inc. – Lake Erie Shipwreck Map “B”(sonarguy.com, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, wisconsinshipwrecks.org, alcheminc.com, wisconsinshipwrecks.org, YouTube)
Vessel Type
Wooden sidewheel passenger steamer(alcheminc.com)
Description
The City of Buffalo was a wooden sidewheel passenger steamer, typical of the vessels operating on the Great Lakes during the mid to late 19th century. While specific measurements are not documented, vessels of this type were commonly used for transporting passengers and cargo across the lakes.(alcheminc.com)
History
On September 30, 1875, the City of Buffalo ran aground on a bar near Leamington, Ontario, in Lake Erie. The vessel sank to the deck, but fortunately, there were no casualties reported. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the grounding, such as weather conditions or navigational errors, are not documented.(alcheminc.com)
Final Disposition
After the grounding incident, the City of Buffalo was declared a total loss. Information about salvage operations or the current condition of the wreck is not available, suggesting that the remains were either salvaged or have deteriorated over time.
Located By & Date Found
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the City of Buffalo‘s wreck.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No navigational warnings or advisories are currently associated with the City of Buffalo wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The City of Buffalo serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by 19th-century steamers on the Great Lakes. Her service life and loss due to grounding reflect the maritime history of the region.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: City of Buffalo, sidewheel steamer, shipwreck, Leamington, Lake Erie, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Erie, 19th-century Great Lakes vessels, Maritime history of Ontario
- Glossary Terms: Sidewheel steamer, grounding, maritime history(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Note: Due to the lack of specific information regarding the current location or accessibility of the City of Buffalo wreck, shore dive information is not applicable.
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