The Wreck Today:The is located on a sand bottom and much of the wreck is covered by sand. This site could be a shore dive from Point Pelee National Park. A shore plaque in the park marks the area. The prop is broken and there is a boiler with lots of carp.
The largest portion of wreckage is located 35 feet from the stern. At the stern you can find her four propeller blades buried in the sand. The blades were apparently broken off when the vessel was driven aground.
Sand from Pelee Point covers and uncovers part of this wreck. Watch for boat traffic and occasional current at this site.
The largest portion of wreckage is located 35 feet from the stern. At the stern you can find her four propeller blades buried in the sand. The blades were apparently broken off when the vessel was driven aground.
Sand from Pelee Point covers and uncovers part of this wreck. Watch for boat traffic and occasional current at this site.
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Location: west side of Pelee Point
Coordinates: LORAN: 43835.7 57163.1 GPS 41 54.570 82.30.655
Official #: 125858
Lies: scattered, bow northwest Depth:20 feet
Type: wood freighter with hogging braces Cargo: package freight
Power: steam propeller, steeple compound engine
Owner(s) Erie & Western Transit Company, Buffalo, New York
Built: 1880 at North Bay City, Michigan by F.W. Wheeler and Frederick Jones
Dimensions: 251’ x 36 ‘ 15’3” Tonnage: 1609.53 gross 1453.11 net
Date of Loss: Wednesday, November 21, 1906
Cause of Loss: storm
Coordinates: LORAN: 43835.7 57163.1 GPS 41 54.570 82.30.655
Official #: 125858
Lies: scattered, bow northwest Depth:20 feet
Type: wood freighter with hogging braces Cargo: package freight
Power: steam propeller, steeple compound engine
Owner(s) Erie & Western Transit Company, Buffalo, New York
Built: 1880 at North Bay City, Michigan by F.W. Wheeler and Frederick Jones
Dimensions: 251’ x 36 ‘ 15’3” Tonnage: 1609.53 gross 1453.11 net
Date of Loss: Wednesday, November 21, 1906
Cause of Loss: storm
Additional information on the Jorge B is on page 98 of Erie Wrecks West.
