Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: G.L. 37
- Type: Wooden scow
- Year Built: 1908
- Builder: South Chicago
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 242 ton each
- Location: Near the head of the St. Mary’s River
- Official Number: 165469
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Type: Wooden scow — a basic cargo carrier or work barge
Description
G.L. 37 was a wooden scow built in 1908 at South Chicago, with an official number of 165469. It had a gross and net tonnage of 242 tons each.
History
The scow operated out of Duluth and was involved in cargo transport on the Great Lakes. Specific details about its service history remain scarce.
Significant Incidents
- Incident: Foundered (took on water and sank) — exact circumstances not reported.
- Date: October 9, 1913.
- Location: Near the head of the St. Mary’s River — Lake Superior/St. Mary’s Waterway.
- Operation Base: Out of Duluth.
- Cargo: Not recorded.
- Casualties: None noted in sources.
Final Disposition
The scow was lost without casualties, indicating a non-catastrophic failure. The wreck site remains unlocated, and further details about the incident are limited.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, the wreck site of G.L. 37 has not been located, and information regarding its current condition is scarce.
Resources & Links
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G.L. 37 represents an under-documented aspect of Great Lakes transport, and further research could provide insights into early 20th-century commerce and scow design limitations.
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