Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: IOWA
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Approximately 9.7 kilometres (6 miles) off Dunkirk, New York
- Official Number: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner.
Description
The IOWA was a wooden schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the early 19th century. Specific details regarding its construction, dimensions, and ownership are limited.
History
In late July 1840, the schooner IOWA was en route from Buffalo, New York, to Huron, Ohio. Approximately 9.7 kilometres (6 miles) off the coast of Dunkirk, New York, the IOWA collided with the steamer ERIE. Despite the severity of the collision, there were no reported casualties among the crew. The IOWA was a total loss and sank at the site of the collision.
Significant Incidents
- Collision with the steamer ERIE in late July 1840.
Final Disposition
Following the collision, the IOWA sank and was considered a total loss. There are no records indicating salvage operations or recovery efforts.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or exact location of the IOWA’s wreck remains unavailable. There are no current navigational warnings or advisories related to the IOWA shipwreck site.
Resources & Links
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The IOWA’s sinking serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by early Great Lakes navigation, particularly concerning vessel collisions during a period when maritime traffic was increasing in the region.
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.
Identification & Site Information
- Name: IOWA
- Former Names: None
- Official Number: None
- Date Built and Launched: Not specified
- Measurements: Not specified
- Date Lost: Late July 1840
- Place of Loss: Approximately 9.7 kilometres (6 miles) off Dunkirk, New York
- Lake: Erie
- Type of Loss: Collision
- Loss of Life: None
- Cargo: Light
Vessel Type
Wooden schooner.
Description
The IOWA was a wooden schooner operating on the Great Lakes during the early 19th century. Specific details regarding its construction, dimensions, and ownership are limited.
History
In late July 1840, the schooner IOWA was en route from Buffalo, New York, to Huron, Ohio. Approximately 9.7 kilometres (6 miles) off the coast of Dunkirk, New York, the IOWA collided with the steamer ERIE. Despite the severity of the collision, there were no reported casualties among the crew. The IOWA was a total loss and sank at the site of the collision.
Final Disposition
Following the collision, the IOWA sank and was considered a total loss. There are no records indicating salvage operations or recovery efforts.
Located By & Date Found
Information regarding the discovery or exact location of the IOWA’s wreck remains unavailable.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no current navigational warnings or advisories related to the IOWA shipwreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The IOWA’s sinking serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by early Great Lakes navigation, particularly concerning vessel collisions during a period when maritime traffic was increasing in the region
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