Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Jim Pullar
- Type: Wooden propeller vessel (coaster and tug)
- Year Built: 1894
- Builder: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
- Dimensions: 62 ft (18.9 m) × 15 ft (4.6 m) × 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 53 gross tons, 29 net tons
- Location: Near Dog Island, Sturgeon Bay, Lake Superior
- Official Number: 77146 (U.S.), C126045 (Canadian)
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller vessel functioning as both a coaster and tug.
Description
The Jim Pullar was a wooden propeller vessel built in 1894, measuring approximately 62 feet in length, 15 feet in beam, and 8 feet in depth. It had a registered tonnage of 53 gross tons and 29 net tons.
History
The Jim Pullar was constructed in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and was initially registered under the U.S. official number 77146. Following its loss in 1909, it was later registered under Canadian registry C126045.
Significant Incidents
- Loss Date: October 15, 1909
- Location: Near Dog Island, Sturgeon Bay, Lake Superior
- Type of Loss: Fire
- Circumstances: The vessel caught fire unexpectedly, leading to a rapid blaze that consumed the vessel, resulting in a total loss and sinking on site.
- Casualties: None reported; no crew fatalities recorded.
Final Disposition
The Jim Pullar burned to a total loss and sank at the site of the fire. The incident is noted for its significance among fire-related wrecks on Lake Superior.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, but it is believed to be located near Dog Island. Further research and surveys may provide insights into its remains.
Resources & Links
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Further research avenues include exploring historical newspaper coverage from October 1909, examining registry and ownership records, investigating fire cause reports, and contacting maritime archaeology organizations for potential surveys of the wreck site.
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