Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Pennsylvania
- Type: Wooden-hulled steam scow (barge equipped with machinery)
- Year Built: 1901
- Builder: Pickands Mather, Cleveland, Ohio
- Dimensions: 158 ft × 35 ft × 8 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 428 tons
- Location: St. Lawrence River
- Official Number: 116598
- Original Owners: U.S. interests, St. Lawrence Transportation Co., Atlas Sand Co., Consolidated Sand Co.
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled steam scow designed for transporting sands, aggregates, or dredged materials.
Description
Description
The Pennsylvania was built in 1901 and served primarily in coal or ore transport operations. It was equipped with a single-screw propulsion system and had a gross tonnage of 428 tons.
History
History
Initially built for U.S. interests by Pickands Mather, the Pennsylvania was used in coal or ore transport operations from 1901 to 1904. It was owned by the St. Lawrence Transportation Co. from 1904 to 1914, then acquired by Atlas Sand Co. in 1917, and later transferred to Consolidated Sand Co. in 1921. The vessel likely operated out of Montreal on the St. Lawrence River and possibly into the Great Lakes.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Scuttled under controlled conditions; the exact date and location remain unknown.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The Pennsylvania was disposed of by sinking, but no specific records document the date or precise location of the scuttling. It is presumed to have occurred in the St. Lawrence River or nearby waters.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is not documented, and accessibility details are unknown.
Resources & Links
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Summary
The steam scow Pennsylvania had a 20-year working life hauling sand and similar freight under successive ownerships between 1901 and 1921. Her career concluded with a deliberate scuttling, but no public record details the when, where, or why. Further archival exploration in Canadian marine and corporate records is needed to complete her historical profile.
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 & Vessel Information
- Name: Pennsylvania
- Official Number: 116598
- Year Built: 1901
- Shipyard: Pickands Mather, Cleveland, Ohio
- Type: Wooden-hulled steam scow (barge equipped with machinery)
- Propulsion: Single-screw
- Gross Tonnage: 428 tons
- Dimensions: 158 ft × 35 ft × 8 ft
Ownership & Service History
- 1901–1904: Built for U.S. interests by Pickands Mather—used in coal or ore transport operations.
- 1904–1914: Owned by St. Lawrence Transportation Co.
- 1917: Acquired by Atlas Sand Co., Montreal.
- 1921: Ownership transferred to Consolidated Sand Co., Montreal.
The Pennsylvania functioned as a steam scow, ideal for transporting sands, aggregates, or dredged materials—likely operating out of Montreal on the St. Lawrence River and possibly into the Great Lakes.
Final Disposition
- Scuttled: Disposed of by sinking under controlled conditions. No date or precise location has been located in available public records.
- Given her operational area, the scuttling likely occurred in the St. Lawrence River or nearby waters.
Research Status & Unresolved Questions
Despite tracking her build and transfers, there are gaps in her final chapter:
- Scuttling date and circumstances: Unknown.
- Final resting place: Not documented.
- Registry cancellation records (Canada/U.S.): Not yet sourced.
Pathways for Deeper Research
- Canadian Transport Archives: Search for vessel deregistration and disposal logs post-1921 under Consolidated Sand Co.
- Montreal port and marine agency records: Logs may include scuttle notices, permits, or disposal reports.
- Hydrographic surveys & Notices to Mariners (1920–1930s): Charts might reference a sunken scow in disposal zones.
- Sand industry corporate records: Atlas Sand/Consolidated Sand holdings could contain internal documentation on vessel end-of-life.
Summary
The steam scow Pennsylvania had a 20-year working life hauling sand and similar freight under successive ownerships between 1901–1921. Her career concluded with a deliberate scuttling, but no public record details the when, where, or why. Further archival exploration—in Canadian marine and corporate records—is needed to complete her historical profile.
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