Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Pearl (II)
- Type: Wooden steam tug
- Year Built: Circa early 1900s
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Georgian Bay and Lake Huron
- Original Owners: Hindman Transportation Company
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Pearl (II) was a wooden steam-powered tugboat, typical of the early 20th-century Great Lakes fleet. Such vessels were essential for towing larger ships, barges, and assisting in harbor operations. Their robust construction and powerful engines made them invaluable assets for maritime commerce and navigation.
Description
Specific details regarding the construction, ownership, and operational history of the Pearl (II) are limited. However, as a tugboat operating under the Hindman Transportation Company during the early 1900s, it likely played a crucial role in towing and assisting larger vessels, contributing to the bustling maritime activities of the era.
History
Information about the final fate of the Pearl (II) is not readily available in existing records. Further research into maritime archives or local historical societies may provide more details about the vessel’s ultimate disposition.
Final Disposition
Due to the lack of specific information about the Pearl (II)‘s final disposition, its current condition and accessibility are unknown. If the vessel was lost or abandoned, any remaining wreckage may be submerged and subject to deterioration. Exploration by maritime archaeologists or local historians could potentially uncover more information.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The Pearl (II) serves as a representative example of the many steam tugs that were integral to the maritime operations of the Great Lakes region during the early 20th century. These vessels not only facilitated commerce but also contributed to the development and growth of communities along the Great Lakes.
Resources & Links
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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.
Vessel Report: Tug Pearl (II) – Hindman Fleet (Early 1900s)
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Pearl (II)
- Type: Wooden steam tug
- Built: Circa early 1900s
- Construction: Wood
- Propulsion: Steam-powered
- Affiliation: Hindman Transportation Company
- Operational Area: Great Lakes, primarily Georgian Bay and Lake Huron
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION
The Pearl (II) was a wooden steam-powered tugboat, typical of the early 20th-century Great Lakes fleet. Such vessels were essential for towing larger ships, barges, and assisting in harbor operations. Their robust construction and powerful engines made them invaluable assets for maritime commerce and navigation.
HISTORY
Specific details regarding the construction, ownership, and operational history of the Pearl (II) are limited. However, as a tugboat operating under the Hindman Transportation Company during the early 1900s, it likely played a crucial role in towing and assisting larger vessels, contributing to the bustling maritime activities of the era.
FINAL DISPOSITION
Information about the final fate of the Pearl (II) is not readily available in existing records. Further research into maritime archives or local historical societies may provide more details about the vessel’s ultimate disposition.
CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY
Due to the lack of specific information about the Pearl (II)‘s final disposition, its current condition and accessibility are unknown. If the vessel was lost or abandoned, any remaining wreckage may be submerged and subject to deterioration. Exploration by maritime archaeologists or local historians could potentially uncover more information.
NOTES
The Pearl (II) serves as a representative example of the many steam tugs that were integral to the maritime operations of the Great Lakes region during the early 20th century. These vessels not only facilitated commerce but also contributed to the development and growth of communities along the Great Lakes.
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