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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