The Wreck Today: The exact location of this wreck has eluded many searches. However in 2008, the wreck was located by Rob Ruetschle. For those who wan to find her, she should be 3 5/8 to 3 3/4 miles off Sandusky Bay. As she was cleared to a depth of 27 feet by contract with the Hydrographic Office in mid-November of 1922, and removed to low water datum in May of 1923, not much will remain.
Also, we believe she is in the dredge dumping ground and on a mud bottom. Put all of this together and she’s going to be difficult to find as she might be mostly buried so side scan would not readily reveal her location.
Also, we believe she is in the dredge dumping ground and on a mud bottom. Put all of this together and she’s going to be difficult to find as she might be mostly buried so side scan would not readily reveal her location.
John J. Barlum
Additional information on the John J. Barlum is on page 120 of Erie Wrecks & Lights.
Location: off Sandusky, Ohio
Coordinates: HOTM PA: 41 32 40 82 38 30
Official #: 76914
Lies: bow north Depth: 45 feet
Type: wooden schooner barge Cargo: coal
Power: towed
Owner(s) Pringle Barge Line
Built: 1890 by Craig Shipbuilding Company at Toledo, Ohio
Dimensions: 222.5’ x 40.5’ x 16.3’ Tonnage: 1,184 gross
Date of Loss: Monday, September 18, 1922
Cause of Loss: sprung a leak
Coordinates: HOTM PA: 41 32 40 82 38 30
Official #: 76914
Lies: bow north Depth: 45 feet
Type: wooden schooner barge Cargo: coal
Power: towed
Owner(s) Pringle Barge Line
Built: 1890 by Craig Shipbuilding Company at Toledo, Ohio
Dimensions: 222.5’ x 40.5’ x 16.3’ Tonnage: 1,184 gross
Date of Loss: Monday, September 18, 1922
Cause of Loss: sprung a leak
