Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Europe
- Type: Wooden-hulled passenger and package freight propeller steamer
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length: 136 ft (41.5 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Welland Canal, St. Catharines, Ontario
- Official Number: Not documented
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled passenger and package freight propeller steamer (alcheminc.com)
Description
The Europe was a 136-foot (41.5-meter) wooden-hulled propeller steamer designed for passenger and package freight service on the Great Lakes. Specific details regarding her beam, depth, tonnage, and propulsion system are not documented.
History
In April 1884, while docked in the Welland Canal at St. Catharines, Ontario, the Europe caught fire and was destroyed down to the waterline. The specific circumstances of the fire, including its origin and the response efforts, are not detailed in available records.
Significant Incidents
- April 1884: The Europe was destroyed by fire while docked in the Welland Canal.
Final Disposition
Following the fire, the Europe was declared a total loss. The hull was salvaged and repurposed as the barge Regina (alcheminc.com).
Current Condition & Accessibility
There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Europe‘s wreck.
Resources & Links
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The Europe serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by 19th-century steamers on the Great Lakes. Her service life and loss due to fire reflect the maritime history of the region.
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