Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Dinah
- Type: steam tug/launch
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: approximately 16 tons
- Location: off Long Point, Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not documented
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
(steam tug/launch)
Description
The Dinah was likely a small steam tug or launch, utilized primarily for local harbor work, towing, or fishing operations. Due to its limited size and power, it was highly vulnerable during storms on Lake Erie, particularly near headlands like Long Point.
History
On July 4, 1910, while operating during storm conditions, the Dinah foundered off Long Point, Lake Erie. It likely took on water during heavy seas and sank. The vessel was categorized as a total loss, and ongoing records do not indicate whether the hull was salvaged.
Significant Incidents
- Foundered during a storm on July 4, 1910, off Long Point, Lake Erie.
- No casualties recorded; crew was safe or rescued.
Final Disposition
The Dinah was declared a total loss following its sinking. There is no available information regarding any salvage attempts or the current status of the wreck.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Details regarding the current condition of the wreck are not documented. Accessibility for divers may vary based on local conditions and regulations.
Resources & Links
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The Dinah succumbed to heavy weather off Long Point on July 4, 1910, foundering during a lake storm. With no casualties recorded, her loss highlights the hazards that small steam-powered vessels faced on Lake Erie during sudden weather events.
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.
(steam tug/launch)
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Dinah
- Type: Likely a small steam tug or launch (~16 tons)
- Official Number: Not documented
- Loss Date & Location: July 4, 1910 – foundered off Long Point, Lake Erie
- Voyage Status: Operating during storm conditions
- Cargo/Passengers: None reported
- Casualties: None recorded (crew safe or rescued) (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, NPS History, Wikipedia)
Incident & Final Disposition
- While underway amidst a storm on July 4, 1910, the Dinah foundered—likely taking on water during heavy seas—and sank off Long Point, Lake Erie. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
- The vessel was categorized as a total loss. Ongoing records do not indicate whether the hull was salvaged.
Vessel Role & Operational Context
- Small steam launches like the Dinah were typically used for local harbor work, towing, or fishing operations.
- With limited size and power, they were highly vulnerable during storms on Lake Erie—especially near wind-showered headlands like Long Point.
Research Gaps & Suggestions
| Item | Potential Source |
|---|---|
| Crew names / fate | Port Dover or Long Point local newspapers (July 1910 issues) |
| Ownership & registry info | United States/Canadian Steam Vessel Registry (pre-1910) |
| Cause of sinking | Coast Guard or Life-Saving Service records |
| Salvage attempts | Local marine insurance archives or salvage company logs |
Conclusion
The Dinah succumbed to heavy weather off Long Point on July 4, 1910, foundering during a lake storm. With no casualties recorded, her loss highlights the hazards that small steam-powered vessels faced on Lake Erie during sudden weather events.
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