J.J. Carroll Ii – Lake Erie Tug Shipwreck (1939)

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: J.J. Carroll II
• Type: Wooden diesel-powered fish tug
• Year Built: 1908
• Builder:
• Dimensions: Approximately 63 ft (19.2 m); Beam; Depth of hold
• Registered Tonnage:
• Location: Approximately 6 miles east of Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Wooden diesel-powered fish tug.

Description

The J.J. Carroll II was a 63-foot wooden fish tug launched in 1908. On October 12, 1939, she slipped her moorings, collided with a submerged bar 6 miles east of Fairport Harbor, and sank. There were no people aboard, and no mishaps occurred beyond the loss of the vessel itself.

History

The J.J. Carroll II was primarily engaged in fishing operations on Lake Erie. The vessel was built in 1908 and served the fishing industry for several decades before her loss.

Significant Incidents

• Date: October 12, 1939
• Location: Approximately 6 miles east of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Lake Erie
• Event: Vessel drifted away from her dock unattended. While adrift, she struck a submerged bar and sank close to shore.
• Status: No one was aboard at the time—no casualties, injuries, or rescues noted—making her a straightforward case of foundering while unmanned.

Final Disposition

The J.J. Carroll II was confirmed to have sunk after drifting from her dock and striking a submerged bar. The incident was straightforward, with no casualties reported.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The current condition of the wreck is not documented in the available sources. Further research may be needed to assess the wreck’s state and accessibility for divers.

Resources & Links

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Further research into the J.J. Carroll II may provide insights into her operational history, the circumstances surrounding her loss, and the conditions on Lake Erie at the time of the incident.