Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Shawnee
- Type: Wooden Schooner-Barge
- Year Built: 1908
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length ~178 ft; Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio
- Original Owners: Associated with tug steamer M. T. Greene
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden bulk-freight schooner-barge (~178 ft)
Description
The Shawnee was a large wooden schooner-barge built in 1908 and operated as a non-self-propelled barge towed by steamers on Lake Erie. At the time of her loss, she was associated with the tug steamer M. T. Greene, primarily used in coal transport.
History
On May 16, 1911, the Shawnee broke loose from the tow of the steamer M. T. Greene during a storm and foundered on rocks near Cleveland, Ohio. She was carrying coal at the time of the incident. Fortunately, there were no casualties as all crew members were ashore and no one was aboard the barge when it sank.
Significant Incidents
- Event: Shawnee broke loose from the tow of the steamer M. T. Greene during a storm and foundered on rocks near Cleveland, Ohio.
- Cargo: Carrying coal at the time.
- Casualties: None — all crew were ashore (no one aboard).
- Aftermath: The barge was wrecked onshore and subsequently lost.
Final Disposition
The Shawnee was wrecked onshore and subsequently lost after breaking loose from her tow during a storm.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and further research may be needed to determine if any remnants remain or if salvage operations were conducted.
Resources & Links
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Research opportunities include examining weather specifics from NOAA archives, retrieving May 1911 newspaper archives from Cleveland for detailed reports, and checking harbor authority logs for cleanup and wreck status.
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