Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Wee Hawk
- Type: Ferryboat
- Year Built: 1926
- Builder: American Boveri Electric Company
- Dimensions: 145.6 ft (44.4 m); Beam: 37.1 ft; Depth of hold: 12.7 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 405 tons
- Depth at Wreck Site: 4 m / 15 ft
- Location: Gallop Canal, Lock 28
- Official Number: 226166
- Original Owners: Electric Ferries Incorporated
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
The Wee Hawk was a diesel-electric automobile ferry designed for transporting vehicles across waterways.
Description
Description
The ferryboat Wee Hawk was constructed in 1926 and had a gross tonnage of 405 tons. It measured 145.6 feet in length, 37.1 feet in width, and had a depth of 12.7 feet. The vessel was part of the Electric Ferries Incorporated fleet operating on the Hudson River.
History
History
The Wee Hawk was built using a design by naval architect Eads Johnson. It was noted for its operational speed, with recorded speeds of 10.07 miles per hour in 1933, compared to an original trial speed of 11.1 miles per hour in 1926. The vessel’s service history includes various operational assessments until its loss.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- The precise date of sinking or scuttling is not documented.
- In 1933, a study was conducted to assess speed reductions in the Electric Ferries fleet, including the Wee Hawk.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The wreck of the Wee Hawk is located in Lock 28 of the Gallop Canal. It has been identified through photographic evidence and structural comparisons, confirming its identity as the Wee Hawk.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
Divers should note that the wreck lies in very shallow water (0-15 ft / 0-4.6 m) and may be subject to current flow, restricted access, or variable water levels. The site contains underwater hazards due to exposed superstructure and hull wreckage.
Resources & Links
References are being reviewed for this wreck.
Closing Summary
The Wee Hawk remains an important historical vessel within the Electric Ferries fleet, and its wreck offers divers a unique opportunity to explore a piece of maritime history in the St. Lawrence River.