City of Buffalo

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.