Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Warnick (originally T.M. Moore)
- Type: Wooden propeller-driven tug
- Year Built: 1880
- Builder: Union Dry Dock, Buffalo, NY
- Dimensions: 51 ft × 14 ft × 7 ft; ~24 gross / 16 net register tons
- Registered Tonnage: 145222
- Location: Dunkirk, NY (home port), Lake Erie
- Official Number: 145222
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Warnick was originally built as the tug T.M. Moore in 1880. It was a wooden propeller-driven tugboat, primarily used for trade in Lake Erie.
Description
The Warnick measured 51 feet in length, 14 feet in beam, and had a depth of 7 feet. It had a registered tonnage of approximately 24 gross tons and 16 net tons. The vessel operated out of Dunkirk, New York.
History
Constructed in 1880 at Union Dry Dock in Buffalo, NY, the vessel was initially named T.M. Moore and was renamed Warnick in 1899. The tug was involved in various operations on Lake Erie.
Significant Incidents
- Prior incidents of fire were reported in 1898 and 1910, but only the 1913 fire resulted in total loss.
Final Disposition
On 5 September 1913, while moored in Dunkirk, the Warnick caught fire and burned to the waterline, resulting in a total loss. The vessel was not salvaged and was declared a total wreck.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck remains unsalvaged and has not been rediscovered. No modern documentation of the wreck has been reported.
Resources & Links
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The Warnick serves as a reminder of the risks faced by wooden vessels in the early 20th century. While the crew survived the fire, the vessel itself was lost entirely. Historical records may provide further insights into its operational history and the circumstances surrounding its loss.
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