Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Stewart
- Type: Wooden-hulled vessel—likely a tug or small workboat
- Year Built: [Not recorded]
- Builder: [Not recorded]
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: [Not recorded]
- Location: Great Lakes region
- Coordinates: [Not recorded]
- Official Number: [Not recorded]
- Original Owners: [Not recorded]
- Number of Masts: [Not recorded]
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled vessel—likely a tug or small workboat.
Description
Stewart served as a workboat, possibly a harbor tug, until its end in late 1931. On 23 December, it was engulfed by a destructive onboard fire and entirely burned out—leaving nothing salvageable.
History
No additional records provide builder details, ownership, or specifics regarding cargo or operations.
Significant Incidents
- 23 December 1931: The Stewart was destroyed by fire, leaving no known remains.
Final Disposition
The vessel was a total loss, consumed by the blaze. Given winter conditions and fuel aboard during off-season lay-up or operations, the fire rapidly destroyed the structure. No remains are known to exist today.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No archaeological or diving surveys have documented any remnants. If any charred wreckage persisted, it was likely removed or degraded.
Resources & Links
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The Stewart illustrates the ongoing fire hazard posed by wooden workboats—even into the 20th century. Destroyed in December 1931, the vessel likely succumbed to an overheated engine or heating system. Although largely a footnote in Great Lakes history, Stewart’s destruction underscores the persistent risks associated with small-craft fire safety.
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