Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Peter Smith
- Type: Steam Tug
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Near Vermilion, Ohio, Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not available
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled steam tug
Description
The Peter Smith was a wooden-hulled steam tug operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. Specific details regarding her dimensions, tonnage, and construction are not documented.
History
In April 1884, while towing barges to Toledo, the Peter Smith experienced a catastrophic boiler explosion near Vermilion, Ohio, on Lake Erie. The explosion resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The incident underscores the dangers associated with steam-powered vessels during that era. (Marsh Historical Collection)
Significant Incidents
- April 1884: Catastrophic boiler explosion resulting in three fatalities.
Final Disposition
The Peter Smith was destroyed by the boiler explosion and was declared a total loss. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Peter Smith‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The Peter Smith serves as a historical example of the risks faced by steam tugs on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her loss near Vermilion highlights the perils of maritime navigation and the importance of safety measures in steam-powered vessels.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Peter Smith
- Former Names: None documented
- Official Registration Number: Not available
- Date Built & Launched: Not documented
- Builder: Not documented
- Measurements: Not documented
- Date Lost: April 1884
- Location: Near Vermilion, Ohio, Lake Erie
- Cause: Boiler explosion
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Not specified
- Loss of Life: Three fatalities
- Final Disposition: Destroyed by explosion
- Sources: History of the Great Lakes(linkstothepast.com, vermilionohio.org, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled steam tug
Description
The Peter Smith was a wooden-hulled steam tug operating on the Great Lakes during the late 19th century. Specific details regarding her dimensions, tonnage, and construction are not documented.
History
In April 1884, while towing barges to Toledo, the Peter Smith experienced a catastrophic boiler explosion near Vermilion, Ohio, on Lake Erie. The explosion resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The incident underscores the dangers associated with steam-powered vessels during that era.(Marsh Historical Collection)
Final Disposition
The Peter Smith was destroyed by the boiler explosion and was declared a total loss.(Great Lakes Shipwreck Files)
Located By & Date Found
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Peter Smith‘s wreck.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No navigational warnings or advisories are currently associated with the Peter Smith wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Peter Smith serves as a historical example of the risks faced by steam tugs on the Great Lakes during the 19th century. Her loss near Vermilion highlights the perils of maritime navigation and the importance of safety measures in steam-powered vessels.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Peter Smith, steam tug, boiler explosion, shipwreck, Lake Erie, Vermilion, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Erie, 19th-century Great Lakes vessels, Maritime history of Ohio
- Glossary Terms: Steam tug, boiler explosion, maritime history
Note: Due to the lack of specific information regarding the current location or accessibility of the Peter Smith wreck, shore dive information is not applicable.
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