Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: W.A. Moore
- Type: Wooden propeller steam tug
- Year Built: 1865
- Builder: J. Jones
- Dimensions: 119 × 21 × 11 ft — 212 gross / 149 net tons
- Registered Tonnage: 212 gross / 149 net tons
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio, near Willow Street bridge on the Cuyahoga River
- Official Number: 26 244
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden propeller steam tug, typical of mid-19th-century tugs, designed for harbor operations and swift transfers.
Description
The W.A. Moore was a wooden tugboat built in 1865, measuring 119 feet in length, 21 feet in beam, and 11 feet in depth. It was powered by a steam engine and had a single screw propulsion system.
History
Launched in 1865, the W.A. Moore served as a harbor tug, assisting freighters and barges. It was involved in a notable incident in June 1871 when it sank in a squall in Saginaw Bay but was salvaged and returned to service.
Significant Incidents
- June 1871: Sank in a squall in Saginaw Bay but was salvaged and returned to service.
- 6 July 1891: Suffered a coal bunker fire while docked in Cleveland, leading to severe damage and never returning to service.
Final Disposition
The W.A. Moore was burned out due to a coal bunker fire and was never repaired, marking the end of its service.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck of the W.A. Moore is not accessible as it was destroyed by fire and never returned to service.
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The W.A. Moore remains a significant historical vessel, illustrating the challenges faced by maritime operations in the late 19th century.
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