Lycoming

Site NameLycoming

• Location:

  4 miles E of Erieau, Lake Erie / 42° 39' 6.1812" N, 80° 3' 8.7012" W

• Site ID:

  43

• Organization:

  SOS Windsor

• Record Date:

  June 11,2003

• Wreck Type:

  Steam Bulk Freighter

• Rig:

  Prop

• Length:

  259

• Hull Material:

  Wood

• Body of Water:

  Lake Erie

• Depth min:

  28

• Depth max:

  28

• Current:

  0.5-1 Knot

• Buoy Type:

  Conical

• Line Type:

  Cable - coated

• Line Size:

  41

• Buoy Anchor Type:

  Cage & Rock

• SOS Plaque:

  No

• Notes:

  Today the burnt out hull, prop and restored capstan are some of the highlights this site.

• Description:

  While docked at Erieau on October 21, 1910, a fire broke out on the Lycoming. To prevent damage to the dock, the buning ship was cut lose and drifted away.