Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Dredge No. 4
- Type: Wooden dredge barge (floating plant)
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- Location: Approximately 5 miles west of Lorain, Ohio, Lake Erie
- Official Number: 41 899
- Original Owners: C. H. Breymann & Bros., Toledo, Ohio
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Wooden dredge barge (floating plant)
Description
Description
Dredge No. 4 was a wooden dredge barge utilized for dredging operations, likely for harbor or navigational maintenance.
History
History
Owned by C. H. Breymann & Bros. of Toledo, Ohio, Dredge No. 4 was part of dredging operations in the late 19th century.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- On September 3, 1899, while being towed across open water, Dredge No. 4 was caught in a sudden, severe storm, leading to its capsizing and sinking.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The dredge was declared a constructive total loss, with an insured value of approximately $50,000. The vessel and its scows remain unrecovered.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck of Dredge No. 4 is currently unrecovered and remains on the lakebed.
Resources & Links
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Summary
Dredge No. 4 represents the vulnerability of floating work platforms when transiting open waters, highlighting the risks associated with towing large, unpowered vessels during storms at the turn of the 20th century.
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