Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: No.1
- Type: wooden barge
- Year Built: 1899
- Builder: unknown
- Dimensions: Not recorded
- Registered Tonnage: Not documented
- Location: Lake Erie, out of Detroit
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: unknown
- Number of Masts: unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type: Likely wooden barge
Description
The vessel known simply as No.1 was likely serving as a non-powered wooden barge transporting goods on Lake Erie.
History
In a severe winter storm on December 13, 1907, she foundered — eight of nine aboard perished, and one survivor was rescued by nearby vessels.
Significant Incidents
- Foundered in a winter storm on December 13, 1907.
- Of the nine crew members, eight lost their lives, and one survivor was rescued after capsizing.
Final Disposition
The barge was declared a total loss and sank in deep water. No salvage operations or identification of a wreck location have been recorded.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The incident is noted in regional maritime loss registries; no modern rediscovery or GPS survey has occurred.
Resources & Links
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No.1 was likely a wooden freight barge operating from Detroit and lost on December 13, 1907, in a winter Lake Erie storm. With eight lives lost and no wreck located, her story highlights the perils of early 20th-century bulk transport in harsh winter conditions.
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 & Site Information
Name: No. 1 (probably a wooden barge)
Built: 1899 (exact yard unknown)
Vessel Type: Likely wooden barge
Official Number: Not documented
Dimensions: Not recorded
Usage: Coastal cargo barge operating out of Detroit, Lake Erie
Final Loss Details
Date Lost: December 13, 1907
Location: Lake Erie, out of Detroit
Cause: Foundered in a winter storm
Crew & Casualties: 9 aboard; 8 lost, 1 survived — survivor rescued after capsizing
History & Final Voyage
The vessel known simply as No. 1 was likely serving as a non-powered wooden barge transporting goods on Lake Erie. In a severe winter storm on December 13, 1907, she foundered — eight of nine aboard perished, and one survivor was rescued by nearby vessels.
(greatlakesrex.wordpress.com)
Final Disposition
The barge was declared a total loss and sank in deep water. No salvage operations or identification of a wreck location have been recorded.
Located By & Date Found
The incident is noted in regional maritime loss registries; no modern rediscovery or GPS survey has occurred.
Notmars & Advisories
No navigational hazards are currently charted. Lake Erie remains dangerous during winter—small vessel operations should be avoided during storms.
Resources & Links
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files entry: No. 1, bge barge, foundered December 13 1907, one survivor rescued
(en.wikipedia.org, greatlakesrex.wordpress.com)
Conclusion
No. 1 was likely a wooden freight barge operating from Detroit and lost on December 13, 1907, in a winter Lake Erie storm. With eight lives lost and no wreck located, her story highlights the perils of early 20th-century bulk transport in harsh winter conditions.