Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Rembha (ex-Hinda)
- Type: Composite-hulled passenger vessel
- Year Built: 1886
- Builder: Woodhall & Co., Baltimore, Maryland
- Dimensions: Length ~75 ft (22.86 m); Beam ~15 ft; Draft ~7 ft
- Registered Tonnage: Approximately 47 gross tons and 22 net tons
- Location: Chicago River, Lake Michigan
- Official Number: 95882
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Rembha was a composite-hulled passenger vessel originally built as the yacht Hinda. It was renamed around 1902.
Description
The Rembha was constructed in 1886 by Woodhall & Co. in Baltimore, Maryland. It had a registered tonnage of approximately 47 gross tons and 22 net tons, with dimensions of about 75 feet in length, 15 feet in beam, and a draft of 7 feet.
History
The vessel served as a passenger and utility vessel at the time of its loss. The U.S. registry was officially surrendered, indicating a complete write-off after the foundering incident.
Significant Incidents
- Listed in the 1919 edition of Merchant Vessels of the United States as having ‘foundered at Chicago.’ Confirmed by other sources as occurring in late 1917.
- Detailed circumstances of the foundering—such as weather, mechanical failure, or crew actions—are not documented in public summaries.
Final Disposition
The U.S. registry was officially surrendered, with the vessel recorded as lost, indicating a complete write-off. No evidence of salvage or recovery post-incident has been documented.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The physical wreck location of the Rembha has not been identified in diving records or maritime surveys. It remains unclear if the remains are submerged in the Chicago River or were removed prior to river dredging or development. No wreck discovery has been documented.
Resources & Links
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Further research is needed to uncover more details about the Rembha’s loss and its final resting place. Investigations into archival records, local newspapers, and maritime institutions may yield additional insights.
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