Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: South Eastern
- Type: Possibly small wooden freighter or barge
- Year Built: Likely 1881
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Not specified
- Official Number: Not located in standard shipping registries
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
South Eastern is described as possibly a small wooden freighter or barge, though the exact type remains unconfirmed.
Description
The vessel was likely built in 1881 and is noted for its wooden construction. Specific details regarding its dimensions and registered tonnage are not available.
History
The South Eastern had a service history that suggests operations in the mid-Great Lakes region. However, detailed records of its ownership and operational history are scarce.
Significant Incidents
- June 1897: The South Eastern suffered a severe fire that resulted in the upper structures being burned off and the hull sustaining heavy damage.
Final Disposition
The vessel was left in a heavily burned state and was deemed a total loss. There are no records of salvage, scrapping, or sinking, and it is unclear what ultimately happened to the wreck, though it likely faced dismantling or abandonment.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No modern wreck site record, dive report, or sonar survey confirms the remains of the South Eastern. It is currently unlocated.
Resources & Links
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Further archival research may uncover more information about the South Eastern, including its construction details, the circumstances surrounding the fire, and potential wreck remains if it was abandoned in shallow waters.
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