Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Marblehead
- Type: Likely a wooden tug or small freighter
- Year Built: 1908
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- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Erie, probably operating out of Cleveland
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Marblehead is likely classified as a wooden tug or small freighter, although specific details regarding its type are not documented.
Description
The Marblehead was built in 1908 and operated primarily in Lake Erie. It was recorded as having foundered and sank with no crew aboard, indicating it was completely abandoned before its sinking.
History
The vessel was noted as likely operating from Cleveland, but there are no detailed records of its voyage or circumstances surrounding its abandonment. It was recorded as ‘Sunk and a total loss – no detail’ in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Files.
Significant Incidents
- No casualties were reported in connection with the loss of the Marblehead.
- There is no official documentation of a weather event or collision at the time of its sinking.
Final Disposition
The Marblehead remains a vessel lost with minimal documentation. It likely succumbed to structural, mechanical, or weather-related failure, but without official accounts, the wreck remains unlocated and undocumented.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, the condition of the Marblehead wreck is unknown, and it has not been located. Further research is needed to determine its current state and accessibility for divers.
Resources & Links
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In conclusion, the Marblehead is a vessel with a mysterious fate, lost in Lake Erie with little information available. Ongoing research may uncover more details about its history and final resting place.
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