Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: Grace G. Gribbie
• Type: Wooden 3-Mast Schooner Barge
• Year Built:
• Builder:
• Dimensions: Length: 136 ft (41.5 m); Beam: Not specified; Depth of hold: Not specified
• Registered Tonnage:
• Location: One mile off Point Pelee, Ontario
• Number of Masts: 3

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The Grace G. Gribbie was a wooden three-mast schooner barge, a common type of vessel used during the late 19th century for transporting large quantities of goods across the Great Lakes.

Description

The wreck of the Grace G. Gribbie lies approximately one mile off Point Pelee, Ontario. This wooden vessel was designed for cargo transport and was typical of its era, showcasing the maritime history of the Great Lakes.

History

On April 26, 1902, the Grace G. Gribbie struck bottom during a storm and broke up, sinking one mile off Point Pelee, Ontario. The combination of severe weather and the vessel’s grounding proved fatal for the schooner, leading to its eventual demise.

Significant Incidents

• Date of Loss: April 26, 1902
• Cause of Loss: Struck bottom during a storm
• Salvage Operations: None reported

Final Disposition

The Grace G. Gribbie was lost due to a storm that caused it to strike the bottom, leading to its sinking. No salvage operations were reported following the incident.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The wreck of the Grace G. Gribbie serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by vessels navigating the Great Lakes. Divers are encouraged to practice no-touch documentation methods and to leave the site better than they found it.

Resources & Links

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The Grace G. Gribbie’s wreck is a somber reminder of the perils that schooner barges faced while navigating the Great Lakes, particularly in the often-treacherous waters near Point Pelee. Despite the vessel’s robust construction, the forces of nature ultimately prevailed.