The Wreck Today: The burned out remains of the William H. Stevens have been found and then lost again several times over the years. She is reported to have a six-foot rise at the bow and to be completely opened up. At this time, we are unable to divulge the exact coordinates to the wreck. For those who would like to do a little searching, here are some starting points. She is reported to be at 42º19’ north 80º40’ west, 23 ¾ miles off Port Burwell, 23 miles from the Long Point Cut Light, 30 ½ miles from the Presque Isle Light, and 35 miles southwest ¾ west of Long Point Light. Good hunting and give us a call when you find it.
Because of the heavy silt and jumbled coils of wire on this site, it is an extremely hazardous dive. Great caution needs to be exercised at this location.
Because of the heavy silt and jumbled coils of wire on this site, it is an extremely hazardous dive. Great caution needs to be exercised at this location.
William H Stevens
Additional information on the Stevens is on page 184 of Erie Wrecks East.
Official #: 81120
Location: 346ºT 24.5 miles north of Conneaut, Ohio, position approximate
Lies: bow east Depth: 70 feet
Type: wood propeller Cargo: flax seed, copper bars, flour
Power: 500 horsepower fore and aft compound engine
Owner(s) Union Transit Company of Buffalo, New York
Built: 1886 at West Bay City, Michigan by F.W. Wheeler and Company
Dimensions: 212’ x 37’ x 23’6” Tonnage: 1332 gross 1025 net
Date of Loss: Monday, September 8, 1902
Cause of Loss: fire
Location: 346ºT 24.5 miles north of Conneaut, Ohio, position approximate
Lies: bow east Depth: 70 feet
Type: wood propeller Cargo: flax seed, copper bars, flour
Power: 500 horsepower fore and aft compound engine
Owner(s) Union Transit Company of Buffalo, New York
Built: 1886 at West Bay City, Michigan by F.W. Wheeler and Company
Dimensions: 212’ x 37’ x 23’6” Tonnage: 1332 gross 1025 net
Date of Loss: Monday, September 8, 1902
Cause of Loss: fire
