The Wreck Today: In addition to having been dynamited, this shallow site is regularly swept by waves, ice, and wind; leaving little of the wreck intact. The wave action at the site stirs the silt making for very poor visibility. Her keelson can still be found and the boiler is near the shore. The Siberia’s remains are often completely covered by silt. Divers who discovered her in the 1960’s drew the map to the left.
Siberia
Additional information on the Siberia is on page 176 of Erie Wrecks East.
Location: 164ºT 15 miles off Port Dover, Ontario on Bluff Bar 4 at Long Point
Coordinates: Loran: 44538.6 58555.0 GPS:
Official #: 115848
Lies: scattered Depth: 18 feet
Type: wood propeller Cargo: barley
Power: 720 horsepower steam engine
Owner(s) Gilchrist Transportation Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Built: 1882 at West Bay City, Michigan by James Davidson
Dimensions: 272’ x 30’ x 18’ Tonnage: 1618 gross 1222 net
Date of Loss: Friday, October 20, 1905
Cause of Loss: storm
Coordinates: Loran: 44538.6 58555.0 GPS:
Official #: 115848
Lies: scattered Depth: 18 feet
Type: wood propeller Cargo: barley
Power: 720 horsepower steam engine
Owner(s) Gilchrist Transportation Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Built: 1882 at West Bay City, Michigan by James Davidson
Dimensions: 272’ x 30’ x 18’ Tonnage: 1618 gross 1222 net
Date of Loss: Friday, October 20, 1905
Cause of Loss: storm
