Ironton
Wooden Schooner-Barge · United States · Lost 1894 · Thunder Bay & Lake Huron
A wooden schooner-barge that sank in a collision with the steamer Ohio, found in 2019 with masts still standing.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
Ironton was a wooden schooner-barge built in 1873, carrying grain in tow behind steam vessels. In September 1894 she collided with the steamer Ohio in Thunder Bay and sank quickly, killing five of her crew. The wreck lay undiscovered for over a century until NOAA located it in 2019, remarkably preserved with masts still upright. It remains one of the most significant finds in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Vessel
- 1873
- Not established
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- Wood
- 191 ft
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- Sail, towed
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Loss
- September 26, 1894
- Collision
- Thunder Bay, Lake Huron
- Lake Huron
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- Grain
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- 5
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The Wreck Today
- 180 ft
- Upright and well preserved, masts standing
- Not established
- 2019
- Within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Position
- 45.030° N 83.290° W
- Surveyed position
- Thunder Bay, Michigan
Evidence
Overall confidence: Documented (85/100)
NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Build year, loss date, cause, casualties, discovery, and condition.
