Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: J. B. Manning
- Type: Wooden Propeller Steamer
- Year Built: 1874
- Builder: Charlotte, NY
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 32 tons
- Location: Dock at Charlotte, New York
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden Propeller Steamer
Description
The J. B. Manning was a wooden propeller vessel built in 1874, primarily engaged in local cargo and passenger operations on Lake Ontario.
History
Built in Charlotte, NY, the J. B. Manning had a gross tonnage of 32 tons. It was involved in local maritime activities before its loss.
Significant Incidents
- Loss Date: 7 November 1875
- Location: Dock at Charlotte, New York, on Lake Ontario
- Cause: Destroyed by fire—blazed up alongside the barge Admiral
- Value: Estimated at $7,000
- Casualties: None reported
- Suspected Arson: Fire believed to be set deliberately
Final Disposition
The J. B. Manning was completely destroyed in the fire, which also affected the barge Admiral. The incident raised suspicions of arson, possibly for insurance purposes.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck of the J. B. Manning is no longer extant due to the fire. The incident highlights security challenges at small maritime docks during the mid-1870s.
Resources & Links
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The J. B. Manning, a modest 32-ton steamer, was lost in an intentional dock fire on 7 November 1875 alongside the barge Admiral in Charlotte, NY. Valued at $7,000, the vessel was completely destroyed, though the incident resulted in no loss of life. Further local records and newspapers from late 1875 may shed light on the arson suspicion and aftermath.
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