The Wreck Today:The wreck’s open stern is almost buried while her pilot house still rises from the sand bottom. There are many net floats, gill net and a net reel.
Fishnet, poor visibility, and boat traffic are a hazard when diving the Jorge B. She is protected from SW winds by Pelee Point.
Fishnet, poor visibility, and boat traffic are a hazard when diving the Jorge B. She is protected from SW winds by Pelee Point.
Jorge B
Location: about ¾ mile east of Pelee Point
Coordinates: LORAN: 43851.2 57184.0 GPS: 41 56.304 82 29.060
Official #: 64E419
Lies: Bow east Depth: 36 feet
Type: fish tug Cargo: fish and fishing equipment
Power:diesel
Owner(s) Saco Fisheries, Ltd., Adrian Codinha
Built: before 1966
Dimensions: approximately 50’ x 12’ Tonnage: 9 gross
Date of Loss: Friday, September 16, 1983
Cause of Loss: foundered
Coordinates: LORAN: 43851.2 57184.0 GPS: 41 56.304 82 29.060
Official #: 64E419
Lies: Bow east Depth: 36 feet
Type: fish tug Cargo: fish and fishing equipment
Power:diesel
Owner(s) Saco Fisheries, Ltd., Adrian Codinha
Built: before 1966
Dimensions: approximately 50’ x 12’ Tonnage: 9 gross
Date of Loss: Friday, September 16, 1983
Cause of Loss: foundered
Additional information on the Jorge B is on page 98 of Erie Wrecks West.
Jorge B as Miss Julie.
Photo courtesy of Frank Prothero
Photo courtesy of Frank Prothero