The Wreck Today: The wreck is about 100 feet from shore and just even with the tree line on the east side of Fish Point. Since she burned to the waterline, only a small section of her transom remains of the hull. However, more hull may be buried in the sand bottom. A barrel like object, closed at one end, is probably part of her boiler. To the east of this is a circular object about 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high. Many pipes and metal parts litter this shallow site. Between the effects of winter ice and salvage efforts, this site is largely a debris field running north and south.
Expect 8 to 10 feet of visibility. In the late summer this shallow site may be heavily covered in weedy marine growth.
Expect 8 to 10 feet of visibility. In the late summer this shallow site may be heavily covered in weedy marine growth.
Location: east side of Fish Point, Pelee Island
Coordinates: GPS: 41 43.547 82 40.261 Loran: 43734.9 57033.6
Official #: 224735
Lies: bow north Depth: 10 feet
Type: wood tug Cargo: none
Power:gasoline engine
Owner(s) United Fisheries of Sandusky, Ohio
Built: 1925 at Sandusky, Ohio by William “Mid” LaFountain
Dimensions: 59.3’ x 15.6’ x 5.5’ Tonnage: 77 gross 68 net
Date of Loss: Thursday, November 7, 1929
Cause of Loss: fire
Coordinates: GPS: 41 43.547 82 40.261 Loran: 43734.9 57033.6
Official #: 224735
Lies: bow north Depth: 10 feet
Type: wood tug Cargo: none
Power:gasoline engine
Owner(s) United Fisheries of Sandusky, Ohio
Built: 1925 at Sandusky, Ohio by William “Mid” LaFountain
Dimensions: 59.3’ x 15.6’ x 5.5’ Tonnage: 77 gross 68 net
Date of Loss: Thursday, November 7, 1929
Cause of Loss: fire
J.J. Carroll
Additional information on the J.J. Carroll is on page 126 of Erie Wrecks & Lights.
