Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Premier
- Type: Wooden freighter or barge
- Year Built: 1888
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: At her dock on the Great Lakes
- Original Owners: Not recorded; registration details unavailable
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden freighter or barge—likely engaged in hauling bulk trade or package freight.
Description
The Premier was a wooden vessel built around 1888. At the time of her loss, she was moored at a dock on the Great Lakes.
History
The Premier was involved in trade on the Great Lakes, although specific details about her service history and ownership remain largely undocumented.
Significant Incidents
- On November 13, 1920, while moored at dock, the Premier caught fire under unclear circumstances. The blaze rapidly consumed the vessel, leading to her destruction.
- No casualties were reported; crew and dock personnel survived the incident.
- After the fire, the wreck was not salvaged for operational reuse and was officially struck from service.
Final Disposition
The vessel was deemed a total loss and removed from the registry following the fire. No physical remains have been documented or identified in modern underwater or maritime records.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Due to the fire occurring at dock, it is likely that any physical remains of the Premier were dismantled or scrapped, and no underwater wreckage survives.
Resources & Links
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The Premier was a wooden Great Lakes vessel that caught fire while docked on November 13, 1920, resulting in complete destruction. While there were no casualties, details about her ownership, size, cargo, and port location remain unknown.
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