Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: PASSAIC
- Type: Wooden propeller steamer
- Year Built: 1862
- Builder: Mason & Bidwell, Buffalo, New York
- Dimensions: 196 ft (59.7 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: 532 gross tons, 412 net tons
- Location: Near Dunkirk, New York
- Official Number: 19691
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller steamer
Description
The PASSAIC was a wooden propeller-driven steamer constructed in 1862 by Mason & Bidwell in Buffalo, New York. Measuring 59.7 metres in length, she was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes.
History
Throughout her nearly three-decade career, the PASSAIC served various routes on the Great Lakes, contributing to the region’s bustling maritime commerce. Specific details about her cargo and operations during her final voyage are not well-documented.
Significant Incidents
On November 1, 1891, the PASSAIC was driven ashore and wrecked near Dunkirk, New York, during a heavy gale. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.
Final Disposition
On November 1, 1891, the PASSAIC was driven ashore and wrecked near Dunkirk, New York, during a heavy gale. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no publicly available information indicating that the wreck of the PASSAIC has been located or documented in modern times.
Resources & Links
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As of now, the PASSAIC remains an unlocated wreck, with no current advisories or Notmars listed.
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: PASSAIC
- Other Names: None
- Official Number: 19691
- Date Built & Launched: 1862, Mason & Bidwell, Buffalo, New York
- Measurements: 59.7 metres (196 feet) length; 532 gross tons, 412 net tons
- Date Lost: November 1, 1891
- Place of Loss: Near Dunkirk, New York, Lake Erie
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller steamer
Description
The PASSAIC was a wooden propeller-driven steamer constructed in 1862 by Mason & Bidwell in Buffalo, New York. Measuring 59.7 metres in length, she was designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes.
History
Throughout her nearly three-decade career, the PASSAIC served various routes on the Great Lakes, contributing to the region’s bustling maritime commerce. Specific details about her cargo and operations during her final voyage are not well-documented.
Final Disposition
On November 1, 1891, the PASSAIC was driven ashore and wrecked near Dunkirk, New York, during a heavy gale. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.
Located By & Date Found
There is no publicly available information indicating that the wreck of the PASSAIC has been located or documented in modern times.
Notmars & Advisories
None currently listed.