Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Mack Jean
- Type: Wooden screw-driven fish tug
- Year Built: 1898
- Builder: Burger & Burger, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
- Dimensions: 83 ft (25.3 m); Beam 18 ft; Depth of hold 8 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 146 tons gross
- Location: Kingsville, Ontario
- Official Number: C130778
- Original Owners: J.E. Pastorius, Kingsville, Ontario
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Type: Wooden screw-driven fish tug
Description
The Mack Jean, originally named C.W. Endress, was a wooden screw-driven fish tug built in 1898. It was primarily used for commercial fishing operations in the Great Lakes region.
History
Initially registered as a U.S. vessel under the name C.W. Endress (US#127288), it was sold to Canadian ownership in 1913 and renamed Mack Jean. The vessel operated in regional commercial fishing until its loss in 1927.
Significant Incidents
- Final Incident: In August 1927, while docked at Kingsville, Ontario, the Mack Jean caught fire. The fire smoldered overnight and ultimately resulted in a total loss of the vessel. No casualties were reported.
Final Disposition
After the fire, the Mack Jean was hulled out at the dock and remained abandoned thereafter.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck of the Mack Jean is currently abandoned, with no active recovery or preservation efforts reported.
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The Mack Jean serves as a reminder of the maritime history of the Great Lakes and the challenges faced by vessels in commercial fishing operations.
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