Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Hattie Vinton
- Type: Wooden propeller tug or supply boat
- Year Built: 1870
- Builder: Dunkirk, New York
- Dimensions: Approximately 50 ft × 14 ft × 6 ft (15.2 m × 4.3 m × 1.8 m); gross tonnage 55, net 45
- Registered Tonnage: 55 gross, 45 net
- Location: Maimanse Harbor, Ontario
- Coordinates: Not specified
- Official Number: C71222
- Original Owners: W. Grierson, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (owned since 1895)
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
A small wooden propeller-driven tug or supply boat—typically used for local freight, towing, or logistical support in ports and harbours.
Description
Hattie Vinton was a compact workboat with a wooden hull, powered by a steam-driven propeller. With a modest size and tonnage under 60, she would have been well-suited for manoeuvring in harbour areas or nearshore operations. Her build in 1870 reflects mid-19th-c freight vessel design common in the region.
History
Constructed in Dunkirk, NY, in 1870, Hattie Vinton was sold into Canadian registry in 1875. By 1895 she was owned by W. Grierson of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Primarily used on Lake Superior for harbour services or regional supply runs, the vessel had no major incidents recorded prior to her final ‘wrecked’ notation.
Significant Incidents
On November 7, 1900, records report that Hattie Vinton “wrecked” at Maimanse Harbor, Ontario—located along Lake Superior’s Canadian shore. No details on the cause, exact circumstances, or crew status are provided. No evidence suggests loss of life. The lack of additional reporting leaves her fate and final disposition unclear—possibly stranded or dismantled in situ.
Final Disposition
There are no documented BYU, sonar, or dive discoveries of her wreck—location and condition remain unverified.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No Notmar or advisory records found related to her sinking or wreckage. Mariners should treat the site as undocumented and possibly obstructed.
Resources & Links
[shotline_reference_links slug=”hattie-vinton-c-71222″ title=”References & Links”]
Hattie Vinton was a small yet serviceable wooden steam vessel built in 1870 in Dunkirk, NY. Owned by W. Grierson of Sault Ste. Marie by the 1890s, she “wrecked” on November 7, 1900, at Maimanse Harbor in Lake Superior. Unfortunately, details of her loss remain undocumented—no information on cause, crew, or final fate is known. Her wreck has not been located or surveyed, making this an untapped subject for future maritime research.
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
- Vessel Name: Hattie Vinton
- Official Number: C71222
- Type: Wooden propeller tug or supply boat
- Build Year: 1870
- Build Location: Dunkirk, New York
- Dimensions: Approximately 50 ft × 14 ft × 6 ft (15.2 m × 4.3 m × 1.8 m); gross tonnage 55, net 45
- Depth at Loss Site: Not documented
- Location of Loss: Maimanse Harbor, Ontario (Lake Superior)
- Coordinates: Not specified
- Date Lost: November 7, 1900 (“wrecked”)
- Owner at Time of Loss: W. Grierson, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (owned since 1895) (greatlakesrex.wordpress.com, history.iowa.gov)
VESSEL TYPE
A small wooden propeller-driven tug or supply boat—typically used for local freight, towing, or logistical support in ports and harbours.
DESCRIPTION
Hattie Vinton was a compact workboat with a wooden hull, powered by a steam-driven propeller. With a modest size and tonnage under 60, she would have been well-suited for manoeuvring in harbour areas or nearshore operations. Her build in 1870 reflects mid-19th-c freight vessel design common in the region.
HISTORY
Constructed in Dunkirk, NY, in 1870, Hattie Vinton was sold into Canadian registry in 1875. By 1895 she was owned by W. Grierson of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Primarily used on Lake Superior for harbour services or regional supply runs, the vessel had no major incidents recorded prior to her final ‘wrecked’ notation.
INCIDENT & FINAL DISPOSITION
On November 7, 1900, records report that Hattie Vinton “wrecked” at Maimanse Harbor, Ontario—located along Lake Superior’s Canadian shore. No details on the cause, exact circumstances, or crew status are provided. No evidence suggests loss of life. The lack of additional reporting leaves her fate and final disposition unclear—possibly stranded or dismantled in situ.
LOCATED BY & DATE FOUND
There are no documented BYU, sonar, or dive discoveries of her wreck—location and condition remain unverified.
NOTICES TO MARINERS & ADVISORIES
No Notmar or advisory records found related to her sinking or wreckage. Mariners should treat the site as undocumented and possibly obstructed.
RESOURCES & LINKS
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files (WordPress): provides official number, build data, loss date, and basic info (greatlakesrex.wordpress.com)
- Maritime archival registries: Canadian registry confirms build and ownership transfer (not presently linked online)
- Local historical societies (Sault Ste. Marie, Maimanse area): may hold region-specific records on the sinking
Conclusion
Hattie Vinton was a small yet serviceable wooden steam vessel built in 1870 in Dunkirk, NY. Owned by W. Grierson of Sault Ste. Marie by the 1890s, she “wrecked” on November 7, 1900, at Maimanse Harbor in Lake Superior. Unfortunately, details of her loss remain undocumented—no information on cause, crew, or final fate is known. Her wreck has not been located or surveyed, making this an untapped subject for future maritime research.
Suggested keywords & glossary:
Hattie Vinton, C71222, Maimanse Harbor, Lake Superior wreck, wooden tug, Great Lakes supply boat, W. Grierson, 1900 wreck.