Identification & Site Information
- Name: Bridgewater
- Former Names: None
- Official Registry Number: Not specified in available records
- Date Built & Launched: 1866
- Builder: Not specified in available records
- Construction: Wooden-hulled propeller Steamer
- Dimensions: Not specified in available records
- Tonnage: Not specified in available records
- Date Lost: December 1, 1875
- Place of Loss: Lake Michigan, near Waugoschance Point(Wikipedia)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled propeller Steamer
Description
The Bridgewater was a wooden-hulled propeller Steamer constructed in 1866. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available in current records.
History
On December 1, 1875, the Bridgewater ran aground near Waugoschance Point in Lake Michigan. The vessel was released from the grounding relatively quickly and was subsequently towed to Buffalo, New York, for repairs. However, during the repair process, the vessel caught fire and was destroyed.
Final Disposition
The Bridgewater was destroyed by fire while undergoing repairs in Buffalo, New York, following a grounding incident near Waugoschance Point.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, the wreck site of the Bridgewater has not been located or documented.
NOTMARs & Advisories
There are no known navigational markers or advisories related to the Bridgewater wreckage.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Bridgewater serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by maritime vessels in the 19th century, particularly the risks associated with grounding and the subsequent repair processes. The vessel’s destruction by fire during repairs underscores the vulnerabilities of wooden-hulled steamers of that era.