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.
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