Site NameLycoming
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Location:
4 miles E of Erieau, Lake Erie / N42°15'3" W81°53'24"
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Site ID:
43
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Organization:
SOS Windsor
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Record Date:
June 11,2003
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Wreck Type:
Steam Bulk Freighter
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Rig:
Prop
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Length:
259
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Hull Material:
Wood
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Body of Water:
Lake Erie
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Depth min:
28
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Depth max:
28
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Current:
0.5-1 Knot
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Buoy Type:
Conical
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Line Type:
Cable - coated
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Line Size:
41
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Buoy Anchor Type:
Cage & Rock
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SOS Plaque:
No
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Notes:
Today the burnt out hull, prop and restored capstan are some of the highlights this site.
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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.
Buoy Status Updates
Site Name | Record Date | Buoy Status | NOTSHIP# | Comment |
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Lycoming | 21/10/2012 | Removed | C1102/12 | removed for the winter season |
Lycoming | 27/06/2012 | Deployed | C1102/12 | deploed for the summer season |
Lycoming | 14/06/2008 | Deployed | C1084/08 | |
Lycoming | 01/11/2008 | Removed | C2473/08 | CANCEL WRITTEN NOTSHIP C1084/08 |
Lycoming | 26/06/2009 | Deployed | C1390/09 |