Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: John J. Long
- Type: Steam-powered vessel
- Year Built: 1894 (estimated)
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Great Lakes (exact lake and coordinates unspecified)
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Likely a small steamship designed for regional timber freight and passenger transport, common on the Great Lakes around the turn of the 20th century.
Description
A fire broke out aboard John J. Long on September 3, 1901. Flames quickly spread throughout the superstructure. Although the ship was a total loss, all on board were able to evacuate safely.
History
- Cause: Fire of unknown origin (possibly engine or fuel-related)
- Outcome: Burned to waterline; sank at dock or shortly thereafter
Significant Incidents
- The burned wreck was declared a total loss and not salvaged for repair or reuse.
- Likely scrapped on site once salvage operations were feasible.
Final Disposition
Despite limited surviving documentation, it’s clear that the John J. Long met a fiery end on September 3, 1901 — yet spared its human cargo. Reconstructing her story fully will require deeper archival research into registry entries, fire incident reporting, and marine casualty archives from that era.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Research is ongoing to determine the exact location and condition of the wreck, as well as any remaining artifacts.
Resources & Links
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Further investigation into ship registries, newspaper archives, and marine board reports is necessary to fill in the gaps of the John J. Long‘s history.
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