The Wreck Today: On the west side of the intake retaining wall are some very large rocks, a winch, steel cable and metal parts. Near the outflow you’ll find water temperatures to be 10+ degrees warmer than prevailing water temperatures. To the north of the retaining wall, some metal chain and a tow bit are all that remain of the barge. The bottom is rock at the north side of the wall and sand closer in. There are interesting rock formations, owing in part to the plant construction.
DANGER: The east side of the plant has heavy current from the water intakes. DO NOT ENTER THE EAST SIDE. There is heavy boat and personal watercraft traffic from the boat launch to the west.
DANGER: The east side of the plant has heavy current from the water intakes. DO NOT ENTER THE EAST SIDE. There is heavy boat and personal watercraft traffic from the boat launch to the west.
CEI Barge
Additional information on the CEI Barge is on page 34 of Erie Wrecks West.
Location: 100 feet north of the Avon Lake, Ohio power plant breakwaters
Coordinates: LORAN: 43728.1 57301.2
GPS: PA: 41 30.51 82 03.41
Lies: scattered Depth: 15-20 feet
Type: barge Cargo: none
Power: none
Owner(s) Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company
Built:
Dimensions: Tonnage:
Date of Loss: mid 1920’s
Cause of Loss:
Coordinates: LORAN: 43728.1 57301.2
GPS: PA: 41 30.51 82 03.41
Lies: scattered Depth: 15-20 feet
Type: barge Cargo: none
Power: none
Owner(s) Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company
Built:
Dimensions: Tonnage:
Date of Loss: mid 1920’s
Cause of Loss:
