Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Eleanor
- Type: Coastal freighter or scow-style vessel
- Year Built: 1927
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Rocky shore (presumed Lake Superior shore)
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Likely a small coastal or harbor vessel—possibly a scow, tug, or service craft.
Description
The Eleanor was built circa 1927, with limited documentation regarding her construction and ownership. She is presumed to have served local routes, but specific details remain sparse.
History
The Eleanor was lost in December 1950 during a severe gale and blizzard. She ran ashore on a rugged rocky shoreline, likely on Lake Superior, and was left abandoned due to her position being too high above the rock line for salvage.
Significant Incidents
- Loss Date: December 1950 (specific day unspecified)
- Incident: Caught in a severe gale and blizzard, Eleanor ran ashore on a rugged rocky shoreline.
- She came to rest so high above the rock line that salvage was impossible. The vessel was left abandoned and eventually written off.
- Cargo or deck gear: none reported
- Crew: Not documented—presumably ashore or safely evacuated
- Final Status: Declared lost; no documentation suggests a formal registry surrender
Final Disposition
The Eleanor was declared lost after being stranded high on the rocks, making recovery impossible. No further data exists regarding her crew, cargo, or ownership.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, but it is presumed to be abandoned and inaccessible due to its high position on the rocky shoreline.
Resources & Links
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The vessel Eleanor, built circa 1927, was lost in December 1950 during a severe gale and blizzard when she was driven ashore onto a rocky shoreline—likely on Lake Superior. She was stranded too high to salvage and abandoned. No further data exists regarding crew, cargo, or ownership.
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