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Cupid (1911)

Explore the wreck of the CUPID, a gasoline launch lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1919, with a tragic history and uncertain current condition.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: CUPID
  • Type: Gasoline Launch
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Builder:
  • Dimensions: Length, Beam, Depth, and Tonnage: Not recorded
  • Registered Tonnage:
  • Location: Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie
  • Original Owners: Cleveland, Ohio

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Vessel Type Description
CUPID was a small gasoline-powered launch typical of the early 20th century, likely used for personal transport or light cargo runs on the western basin of Lake Erie. These vessels were efficient but vulnerable to sudden squalls, common on the shallow and exposed waters of Sandusky Bay.

Description

History
CUPID was built in 1911 and registered at Cleveland, Ohio. Like many launches of her type, she probably served as a light-duty workboat or pleasure craft. On 27 June 1919, she was caught in a severe storm on Sandusky Bay. The vessel foundered, and both persons on board were lost. There are no records of salvage or recovery, suggesting CUPID became a total loss.

Significant Incidents

Significant Incidents
– Caught in a severe storm on Sandusky Bay on 27 June 1919, leading to her foundering and the loss of both persons on board.

Final Disposition

Final Disposition
Lost in a storm, Sandusky Bay, 27 June 1919.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Current Condition & Accessibility
Not located; the wreck’s condition and location remain unknown.

Resources & Links

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Conclusion
CUPID highlights the vulnerability of small gasoline launches operating on Lake Erie in the early 20th century. The shallow, quickly agitated waters of Sandusky Bay have claimed many such craft, and CUPID’s loss is a reminder of these hazards.

Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record

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CUPID (1911, Gasoline Launch)

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: CUPID
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Home Port: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Vessel Type: Gasoline Launch
  • Hull Material: Wood (typical for gasoline launches of the era)
  • Dimensions
    • Length, Beam, Depth, and Tonnage: Not recorded
  • Propulsion: Gasoline engine
  • Number of Propellers: 1
  • Final Disposition
    • Final Location: Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie
    • Date Lost: 27 June 1919
    • How Lost: Foundered during a storm
  • Casualties: 2 persons on board; both lost

Vessel Type Description
CUPID was a small gasoline-powered launch typical of the early 20th century, likely used for personal transport or light cargo runs on the western basin of Lake Erie. These vessels were efficient but vulnerable to sudden squalls, common on the shallow and exposed waters of Sandusky Bay.

History
CUPID was built in 1911 and registered at Cleveland, Ohio. Like many launches of her type, she probably served as a light-duty workboat or pleasure craft. On 27 June 1919, she was caught in a severe storm on Sandusky Bay. The vessel foundered, and both persons on board were lost. There are no records of salvage or recovery, suggesting CUPID became a total loss.

Final Disposition
Lost in a storm, Sandusky Bay, 27 June 1919.

NOTMARs & Advisories
None noted.

Located By & Date
No official discovery or survey documented.

Current Condition & Accessibility
Not located; the wreck’s condition and location remain unknown.

Resources & Links

Conclusion
CUPID highlights the vulnerability of small gasoline launches operating on Lake Erie in the early 20th century. The shallow, quickly agitated waters of Sandusky Bay have claimed many such craft, and CUPID’s loss is a reminder of these hazards.

Keywords: Lake Erie, gasoline launch, Sandusky Bay, storm loss, 20th-century shipwreck, Cleveland

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