Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Jersey City
- Type: Wooden-hulled passenger and package freight propeller steamer
- Year Built: 1855
- Builder: G.W. Jones, Cleveland
- Dimensions: Length 152 ft (46.3 m); Beam 29 ft (8.8 m); Depth 12 ft (3.7 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 633 tons
- Location: Near the tip of Long Point, opposite Dunkirk, New York
- Official Number: None
- Original Owners: New York and Erie Railroad Line
- Number of Masts: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type:
Wooden-hulled passenger and package freight propeller steamer
Description
Description:
The Jersey City was a large wooden propeller steamer designed for both passenger service and light cargo, operated by the New York and Erie Railroad Line. She was part of a fleet bridging rail and water transport networks.
History
History:
On her final voyage, Jersey City was bound from Toledo to Dunkirk carrying flour, barreled pork, and hides. She encountered a violent storm on Lake Erie that overwhelmed the vessel. Driven ashore, she was wrecked near Long Point. Of the 22 people aboard, 16 perished in the disaster.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents:
– Wrecked during a storm on November 24, 1860, near Long Point, resulting in the loss of 16 lives.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition:
Total wreck and loss due to storm impact.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Located By & Date Found:
No verified rediscovery of the wreck site.
Notmars & Advisories:
None currently noted.
Resources & Links
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Closing Summary:
The wreck of the Jersey City remains a somber reminder of the perils faced by maritime vessels in the Great Lakes, particularly during severe weather conditions.
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: Jersey City
- Former Names: None
- Official Number: None
- Date Built and Launched: 1855
- Builder: G.W. Jones, Cleveland
- Specifications: Length 152 feet (46.3 metres), Beam 29 feet (8.8 metres), Depth 12 feet (3.7 metres), Tonnage 633 tons
- Date Lost: November 24, 1860
- Place of Loss: Near the tip of Long Point, opposite Dunkirk, New York
- Lake: Erie
Vessel Type:
Wooden-hulled passenger and package freight propeller steamer
Description:
The Jersey City was a large wooden propeller steamer designed for both passenger service and light cargo, operated by the New York and Erie Railroad Line. She was part of a fleet bridging rail and water transport networks.
History:
On her final voyage, Jersey City was bound from Toledo to Dunkirk carrying flour, barreled pork, and hides. She encountered a violent storm on Lake Erie that overwhelmed the vessel. Driven ashore, she was wrecked near Long Point. Of the 22 people aboard, 16 perished in the disaster.
Final Disposition:
Total wreck and loss due to storm impact.
Located By & Date Found:
No verified rediscovery of the wreck site.
Notmars & Advisories:
None currently noted.
Resources & Links:
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