Lizzie Harvey – Lake Erie Barge Shipwreck (1937)

Explore the wreck of the Lizzie Harvey, a wooden bulk freight barge that sank in Lake Erie in 1937 under mysterious circumstances.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: LIZZIE HARVEY
  • Type: Wooden bulk freight barge
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Builder: I. Bushey, Brooklyn, NY
  • Dimensions: 110 ft (33.5 m); Beam: 30 ft (9.1 m); Depth of hold: 12 ft (3.7 m)
  • Registered Tonnage: 426 gross tons
  • Location: Off Barcelona, NY
  • Official Number: 165742

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Vessel Type: Wooden bulk freight barge

Description

Description: The LIZZIE HARVEY was a wooden barge designed for bulk freight transport, constructed in the early 20th century.

History

History: On November 11, 1937, the LIZZIE HARVEY sank off the coast of Barcelona, NY. The specific causes of the sinking were not reported. Notably, this incident occurred shortly after four other sulphur-laden barges were lost in the same area on November 2, 1937.

Significant Incidents

Significant Incidents:

  • November 2, 1937: Four sulphur-laden barges were lost in the same area.

Final Disposition

Final Disposition: Total loss due to unknown causes.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Located By & Date Found: No records available.

Notmars & Advisories: None reported.

Resources & Links

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The wreck of the LIZZIE HARVEY remains a point of interest for divers and historians alike, representing the maritime history of Lake Erie and the challenges faced by vessels in the early 20th century.

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