Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Eastnor
- Type: Wooden propeller-driven steamship
- Year Built: 1909
- Builder: Pedwell & Lembke, Lion’s Head, Ontario
- Dimensions: 90 ft (27.4 m) length × 24 ft (7.3 m) beam; 258 gross tons
- Registered Tonnage: 258 gross tons
- Location: Tyson’s Coal Dock, Wiarton, Ontario
- Official Number: C126058
- Original Owners: Out of Owen Sound
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller-driven steamship
Description
The Eastnor was a wooden-hulled steamship constructed in 1909 by Pedwell & Lembke in Lion’s Head, Ontario. Originally measuring 92 feet (28.0 meters) in length with a beam of 18 feet (5.5 meters) and a gross tonnage of 101, the vessel underwent significant modifications over her service life.
In 1916, following a fire in August 1915, the vessel was rebuilt by John Tackaberry in Owen Sound, Ontario. This rebuild increased her beam to 24 feet (7.3 meters) and her gross tonnage to 258. Further modifications were made in 1930 when her machinery was replaced in Midland, Ontario.
History
The vessel began her service as the Charles Lemcke in 1909. In 1913, she was renamed Henry Pedwell. After a significant rebuild in 1916, she continued operations under this name until 1931, when she was renamed Kagawong. In 1932, she received her final name, Eastnor.
Throughout her operational life, the Eastnor served various roles, including passenger and freight transportation, primarily operating out of Owen Sound, Ontario.
On November 18, 1933, while loading bunker coal at Tyson’s Coal Dock in Wiarton, Ontario, the Eastnor caught fire. The blaze quickly consumed the vessel, leading to her total destruction. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
Significant Incidents
- Fire while loading bunker coal on November 18, 1933, leading to total loss of the vessel.
Final Disposition
The Eastnor was destroyed by fire at Tyson’s Coal Dock in Wiarton, Ontario, on November 18, 1933, and was declared a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Eastnor has been located.
There are no known navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck of the Eastnor.
Resources & Links
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The Eastnor‘s history reflects the dynamic nature of early 20th-century Great Lakes maritime operations, characterized by frequent modifications and name changes to adapt to evolving transportation needs. Her destruction by fire in 1933 underscores the persistent risks faced by wooden steamships of the era, particularly during refueling operations.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Eastnor
- Former Names: Charles Lemcke (1909), Henry Pedwell (1913), Kagawong (1931)
- Official Number: C126058
- Date Built: 1909
- Builder: Pedwell & Lembke, Lion’s Head, Ontario
- Dimensions (as built): 92 ft (28.0 m) length × 18 ft (5.5 m) beam; 101 gross tons
- Dimensions (post-rebuild): 90 ft (27.4 m) length × 24 ft (7.3 m) beam; 258 gross tons
- Date Lost: November 18, 1933
- Place of Loss: Tyson’s Coal Dock, Wiarton, Ontario
- Lake: Huron
- Cause of Loss: Fire while loading bunker coal
- Cargo at Time of Loss: None
- Crew: No casualties reported
- Ownership at Time of Loss: Out of Owen Sound(greatlakesrex.wordpress.com, en.wikipedia.org)
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller-driven steamship
Description
The Eastnor was a wooden-hulled steamship constructed in 1909 by Pedwell & Lembke in Lion’s Head, Ontario. Originally measuring 92 feet (28.0 meters) in length with a beam of 18 feet (5.5 meters) and a gross tonnage of 101, the vessel underwent significant modifications over her service life.(en.wikipedia.org)
In 1916, following a fire in August 1915, the vessel was rebuilt by John Tackaberry in Owen Sound, Ontario. This rebuild increased her beam to 24 feet (7.3 meters) and her gross tonnage to 258. Further modifications were made in 1930 when her machinery was replaced in Midland, Ontario.(en.wikipedia.org)
History
The vessel began her service as the Charles Lemcke in 1909. In 1913, she was renamed Henry Pedwell. After a significant rebuild in 1916, she continued operations under this name until 1931, when she was renamed Kagawong. In 1932, she received her final name, Eastnor.(en.wikipedia.org)
Throughout her operational life, the Eastnor served various roles, including passenger and freight transportation, primarily operating out of Owen Sound, Ontario.
On November 18, 1933, while loading bunker coal at Tyson’s Coal Dock in Wiarton, Ontario, the Eastnor caught fire. The blaze quickly consumed the vessel, leading to her total destruction. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
Final Disposition
The Eastnor was destroyed by fire at Tyson’s Coal Dock in Wiarton, Ontario, on November 18, 1933, and was declared a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Eastnor has been located.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no known navigational markers or advisories related to the wreck of the Eastnor.
Resources & Links
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – E: https://greatlakesrex.wordpress.com/e/
- Owen Sound Transportation Company – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Sound_Transportation_Company(en.wikipedia.org)
Conclusion
The Eastnor‘s history reflects the dynamic nature of early 20th-century Great Lakes maritime operations, characterized by frequent modifications and name changes to adapt to evolving transportation needs. Her destruction by fire in 1933 underscores the persistent risks faced by wooden steamships of the era, particularly during refueling operations.
Keywords: Eastnor, Charles Lemcke, Henry Pedwell, Kagawong, Lake Huron shipwreck, 1933 fire, wooden steamship, Wiarton, Owen Sound Transportation Company(en.wikipedia.org)
Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Huron, 20th-century maritime incidents, Great Lakes steamships
Glossary Terms:
- Bunker Coal: Coal used to fuel steamships, typically stored in bunkers aboard the vessel.
- Propeller-Driven Steamship: A steam-powered vessel propelled by one or more propellers.
- Gross Tonnage: A measure of the overall internal volume of a vessel, including all enclosed spaces.