Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: CSU Wreck
- Type: Wreck
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: 92 ft (28 m); Unknown; Unknown
- Registered Tonnage:
- Depth at Wreck Site: 13.7 m / 45 ft
- Location: Approx. off Cleveland State University, Lake Erie
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type (Hypothesis): Possibly a small lake freighter or barge from the 19th century.
Description
Wreck Description:
- Measured Length: 92 ft ±10 ft (broken, undefined bow/stern)
- Construction Style: Double-layered wooden planking sandwiching ribs
- Fastening: Metal spikes
- Structure Condition:
- Collapsed decking on west side
- One beam side completely buried/missing
- Burned wood observed at south end
History
Location & Conditions:
- Coordinates: Approx. off Cleveland State University, Lake Erie
- Depth: 45 ft (13.7 m)
- Visibility: 5′-8′
- Water Temp: 55-56 °F (13 °C)
- Surface Current: Moderate westward
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents:
- Wreck occurred on July 24, 1980.
Final Disposition
Current Status: Unidentified; remains largely intact but broken and sediment-covered.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Preservation State: Heavy burial and degradation; excavation required for further identification.
Resources & Links
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The CSU Wreck presents a unique opportunity for divers to explore a submerged structure with historical significance and various artifacts, while also highlighting the challenges of underwater archaeology.
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