Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Lancaster
- Type: Wooden barge
- Year Built: circa 1872
- Builder: A. Stuhler in Lancaster, Ontario
- Dimensions: Approx. 125 × 23 × 9 ft
- Registered Tonnage: Approximately 270 tons
- Location: Bayfield Sound, eastern Georgian Bay, Lake Huron
- Official Number: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Wooden barge.
Description
Description
The Lancaster was a wooden barge built circa 1872 by A. Stuhler in Lancaster, Ontario. It measured approximately 125 feet in length, 23 feet in beam, and had a depth of 9 feet. The barge had an approximate registered tonnage of 270 tons.
History
History
The Lancaster was operational in the Great Lakes region, but specific details about its service history, including ownership lineage and operational range, remain unclear. The exact date of loss is recorded as 1907, but the specific circumstances surrounding its sinking are not documented.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Lost in 1907; no further details provided.
- No known record of cargo or crew fatalities.
- No event narrative available.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The Lancaster is listed as ‘lost’ with no known remains located. Its status is currently unlocated, with the possibility of scattered remains in Bayfield Sound.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, the wreck of the Lancaster has not been located. A survey proposal includes archival searches, registry lookups, and sonar surveys in Bayfield Sound.
Resources & Links
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Conclusion
The Lancaster remains an undocumented loss from 1907 in Georgian Bay. Current knowledge is limited to registry notes listing it simply as ‘lost.’ Further investigation into maritime records, local press, and registry logs could uncover vital details about her final voyage conditions, cargo, and crew outcomes, potentially leading to the discovery of her remains underwater.
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