Posted by doug on October 05, 19100 at 15:22:21:
In Reply to: Re: Shipwreck 1/2 mile north of Harrisville Lake Huron posted by Todd Stephan on August 28, 19100 at 18:17:00:
Sorry for the untimely response. It appears to be too small to be a freighter. It is most likely a barge. I do not have much more info other than what I posted.
Take Care,
Doug
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: : This weekend I was walking along the beach about 1/2 mile north of the Sturgeon Pte Lighthouse in Harrisville, when I noticed a metal object with large rivets, about the size of a small car, sticking out of the water 30 feet off shore in 3 feet of water. As I walked out to it, it appeared to be the remains of a ship. Upon closer inspection, you can see the outline of approximately 50-60 feet of the ship, buried in the sand. The north end of it descends beneath the sand and is no longer visible. The South end raises up out of the sand, but displays little more than a metal framework with some wood and metal rivets. Most of the wreck is underwater.
: : I am curious as to the history of this unknown ship. My family and I vacation in Harrisville once a year, for the past 6 or 7 years, and this is the first time that I have seen this ship.
: : Thanks in advance for any information,
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: : Sincerely,
: : doug marcum
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: Hi Doug, I live in Zurich Ont, 5 minutes from Lake Huron. Yesterday as you know they found the Wexford lost in the 1913 storm just 33 kilometers south of Goderich and 11 kilometers out from shaore. It is sitting upright and in great condition. I'm intersted in this wreck you found. Is it a freighter or barge? I'd like too look at it myself. Please reply....
: Todd