Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Harsen
- Type: Wooden Sandsucker Barge
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length: 157 ft; Beam: Not specified; Depth of hold: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Pelee Passage
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Harsen was a wooden sandsucker barge, a type of vessel designed for dredging operations, primarily used for sucking up sand and silt from the bottom of waterways to maintain navigable channels.
Description
The Harsen was a wooden sandsucker barge, a type of vessel designed for dredging operations, primarily used for sucking up sand and silt from the bottom of waterways to maintain navigable channels.
History
On September 4, 1926, the Harsen capsized and sank in the Pelee Passage. The cause of the capsizing remains unspecified, but such vessels were often susceptible to instability due to the nature of their operations. The wreck was later relocated out of the shipping lanes to prevent it from posing a hazard to navigation.
Significant Incidents
- Date of Loss: September 4, 1926
- Cause of Loss: Capsized
- Salvage Operations: Moved out of shipping lanes
Final Disposition
The Harsen capsized on September 4, 1926, and was subsequently moved out of shipping lanes to mitigate navigation hazards.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the Harsen is not specified, but it is confirmed as a wreck site.
Resources & Links
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The Harsen serves as a reminder of the perils faced by vessels engaged in dredging operations, a vital yet risky part of maintaining navigable waterways. Despite its ultimate fate, the Harsen played a crucial role in the infrastructure of its time.
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