Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: David Foster
- Type: Barge
- Year Built: 1918
- Builder: Not specified
- Dimensions: 112 ft (34.1 m) length × 30 ft (9.1 m) beam × 13 ft (4.0 m) depth
- Registered Tonnage: 447 gross tons, 447 net tons
- Location: 18 miles off Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania
- Official Number: 167443
- Original Owners: I. S. Bushey of New York City in 1934
- Number of Masts: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The David Foster was a wooden-hulled barge designed for bulk freight transport. Barges of this type were commonly used on the Great Lakes in the early 20th century to carry heavy cargoes such as coal, iron ore, and other bulk materials.Alchem Incorporated
Description
Built in 1918, the David Foster measured 112 feet (34.1 meters) in length, with a beam of 30 feet (9.1 meters) and a depth of 13 feet (4.0 meters). The vessel had a gross and net tonnage of 447. As a wooden barge, it was constructed to be towed by steam or motor vessels, lacking its own propulsion system.
History
On November 9, 1936, the David Foster foundered approximately 18 miles off Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania, in Lake Erie. The circumstances leading to the sinking are not detailed in the available sources. The sole person aboard the vessel at the time perished in the incident. The David Foster was owned by I. S. Bushey of New York City in 1934.
Significant Incidents
- Foundered in Lake Erie on November 9, 1936.
- One fatality reported, the sole person aboard at the time.
Final Disposition
Following the foundering in 1936, the David Foster was deemed a total loss. There is no information available regarding salvage operations or the recovery of cargo.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Specific details about the discovery or exploration of the David Foster’s wreck site are not provided in the available sources.
Resources & Links
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The sinking of the David Foster in 1936 highlights the risks faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes, particularly those operating without their own propulsion systems. The incident underscores the importance of safety measures and the challenges of emergency response during that era. The David Foster’s story contributes to the broader understanding of maritime history in 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.
- Name: David Foster
- Former Names: None known
- Official Number: 167443
- Date Built: 1918
- Builder: Not specified
- Dimensions: 112 ft (34.1 m) length × 30 ft (9.1 m) beam × 13 ft (4.0 m) depth
- Tonnage: 447 gross tons, 447 net tons
- Date Lost: November 9, 1936
- Place of Loss: 18 miles off Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania
- Lake: Erie
- Type of Loss: Foundered
- Cargo: Not specified
- Loss of Life: 1 (all)
- Home Port: Not specified(JB Archive, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, JB Archive, Alchem Incorporated, sfmemory.org)
Vessel Type
The David Foster was a wooden-hulled barge designed for bulk freight transport. Barges of this type were commonly used on the Great Lakes in the early 20th century to carry heavy cargoes such as coal, iron ore, and other bulk materials.(Alchem Incorporated)
Description(Dreamstime)
Built in 1918, the David Foster measured 112 feet (34.1 meters) in length, with a beam of 30 feet (9.1 meters) and a depth of 13 feet (4.0 meters). The vessel had a gross and net tonnage of 447. As a wooden barge, it was constructed to be towed by steam or motor vessels, lacking its own propulsion system.
History(Random Republika)
On November 9, 1936, the David Foster foundered approximately 18 miles off Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania, in Lake Erie. The circumstances leading to the sinking are not detailed in the available sources. The sole person aboard the vessel at the time perished in the incident. The David Foster was owned by I. S. Bushey of New York City in 1934. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Final Disposition
Following the foundering in 1936, the David Foster was deemed a total loss. There is no information available regarding salvage operations or the recovery of cargo.
Located By & Date Found
Specific details about the discovery or exploration of the David Foster’s wreck site are not provided in the available sources.
Notmars & Advisories
No specific Notices to Mariners (Notmars) or advisories related to the wreck of the David Foster have been identified. However, mariners operating in Lake Erie near Presque Isle should be aware of submerged hazards and consult current nautical charts.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The sinking of the David Foster in 1936 highlights the risks faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes, particularly those operating without their own propulsion systems. The incident underscores the importance of safety measures and the challenges of emergency response during that era. The David Foster’s story contributes to the broader understanding of maritime history in the region.
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