Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Lockview
- Type: Tug (screw)
- Year Built: Early to mid-20th century (TBD)
- Builder: Unknown – likely Great Lakes yard
- Dimensions: ~50–60 ft (15–18 m) length; ~12–14 ft (3.6–4.2 m) beam; ~5 ft (1.5 m) draft
- Registered Tonnage: Not recorded
- Location: Walker’s Boat Works, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
- Coordinates: Unknown (assumed Walker’s Boat Works slip)
- Official Number: Pending research
- Original Owners: Walker’s Boat Works (at time of loss)
- Number of Masts: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The *Lockview* was classified as a screw tug, designed for yard and harbor service, primarily in Sault Ste. Marie. Its construction and design were typical of mid-20th century workboats, emphasizing power and maneuverability.
Description
The *Lockview* was a steel-hulled screw tug used for yard and harbor service in Sault Ste. Marie, likely assisting in vessel maneuvering, docking, and maintenance tasks at Walker’s Boat Works. Designed for power and agility, she embodied the mid-century workboat ethos.
History
Operational history remains sketchy; however, she was active through at least the mid-20th century. A Sault Daily Star report confirms the tug met her end when an electrical short triggered a fire, entirely destroying her superstructure at the dock. The loss illustrates the vulnerability of engine room systems and maintenance hazards aboard working tugs.
Significant Incidents
- Electrical wiring fire led to the complete destruction of the *Lockview* at Walker’s Boat Works.
Final Disposition
Destroyed by fire at Walker’s Boat Works; the hull was likely removed, scrapped, or buried in the slip. No known remains or wreckage accessible at the site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Not a dive site. Any remains are likely inaccessible within an industrial area and not representative of a wreck field.
Resources & Links
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The *Lockview* serves as a reminder of the operational hazards faced by working vessels in the mid-20th century. Its loss highlights the importance of electrical safety in marine environments.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Identification Card (Site Style)
Other Names: None recorded
Official Number: Pending research
Registry: Canada
Vessel Type: Tug (screw)
Builder: Unknown – likely Great Lakes yard
Year Built: Early to mid-20th century (TBD)
Dimensions: ~50–60 ft (15–18 m) length; ~12–14 ft (3.6–4.2 m) beam; ~5 ft (1.5 m) draft
Tonnage: Not recorded
Hull Material: Steel
Cargo on Final Voyage: None (moored at dock)
Date of Loss: Friday (likely 1958 – needs confirmation)
Location: Walker’s Boat Works, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (St. Marys River / Lake Superior interface)
Coordinates: Unknown (assumed Walker’s Boat Works slip)
Depth: N/A (dockside fire)
Home Port: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Owners: Walker’s Boat Works (at time of loss)
Crew: None on board
Casualties: None reported
Description
The *Lockview* was a steel-hulled screw tug used for yard and harbor service in Sault Ste. Marie, likely assisting in vessel maneuvering, docking, and maintenance tasks at Walker’s Boat Works. Designed for power and agility, she embodied the mid-century workboat ethos.
History
Operational history remains sketchy; however, she was active through at least the mid-20th century. A **Sault Daily Star** report confirms the tug met her end when an electrical short triggered a fire, entirely destroying her superstructure at the dock. The loss illustrates the vulnerability of engine room systems and maintenance hazards aboard working tugs.
Final Disposition
Destroyed by fire at Walker’s Boat Works; the hull was likely removed, scrapped, or buried in the slip. No known remains or wreckage accessible at the site.
Located By & Date Found
Not applicable—loss occurred dockside and no remains have been documented or located underwater.
Notmars & Advisories
None known or issued.
Dive Information
Not a dive site. Any remains are likely inaccessible within an industrial area and not representative of a wreck field.
Crew & Casualty Memorials
No casualties reported; no memorials noted.
Documented Statements & Extracts
> “A short in the wiring caused the complete loss of the sightseeing boat Lockview Friday afternoon…” — *Sault Daily Star* report
Registry, Enrollment & Insurance Trails
Pending detailed archival search in Transport Canada marine registry, Sault archives, or insurance records.
Site Documentation & Imaging
No known images or photos of the *Lockview* have surfaced. Potential leads include Walker’s Boat Works archives and local historical collections at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.
Image Gallery
Resources & Links
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Great Lakes Vessels Database (BGSU/HCGL)
- Sault Ste. Marie Archives (Walker’s Boat Works collection)
- Sault Daily Star archives via Newspapers.com
References
- Sault Daily Star coverage (electrical fire, tug loss) — needs full citation.
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes — contextual tug references.
NOAA/WHS Shipwreck Record Card
NOAA/WHS Shipwreck Record Card
Other Names: None
Official Number: Pending
Coordinates: Unknown – presumed Walker’s Boat Works slip
Depth: N/A
Location Description: Dockside fire at Walker’s Boat Works, Sault Ste. Marie
Vessel Type: Tug (screw)
Material: Steel
Dimensions: ~50–60 ft × 12–14 ft × 5 ft (15–18 m × 3.6–4.2 m × 1.5 m)
Tonnage: Unknown
Condition: Destroyed by dockside fire; likely removed
Cause of Loss: Electrical wiring fire (per Sault Daily Star)
Discovery Date: N/A
Discovered By: N/A
Method: N/A
Legal Notes: Registry presumed struck post-loss
Hazards: None currently
Permits Required: Not applicable