Identification & Site Information

• Name: Europe
• Former Names: None
• Official Registration Number: Not documented
• Date Built & Launched: Not documented
• Builder: Not documented
• Measurements: Length: 136 ft (41.5 m); other dimensions not documented
• Date Lost: April 1884
• Location: Welland Canal, St. Catharines, Ontario
• Cause: Destroyed by fire
• Cargo at Time of Loss: Not specified
• Loss of Life: None reported
• Final Disposition: Declared a Total Loss; Hull salvaged and converted into the Barge Regina
• Sources: Alchem Inc. – Lake Erie Shipwreck Map “D”(Ohio Memory, Project Gutenberg, alcheminc.com, Ships of Scale, Pinterest, marshcollection.org)

Vessel Type

Wooden-hulled passenger and package freight propeller Steamer(alcheminc.com)

Description

The Europe was a 136-foot (41.5-meter) wooden-hulled propeller Steamer designed for passenger and package freight service on the Great Lakes. Specific details regarding her beam, depth, tonnage, and propulsion system are not documented.

History

In April 1884, while docked in the Welland Canal at St. Catharines, Ontario, the Europe caught fire and was destroyed down to the waterline. The specific circumstances of the fire, including its origin and the response efforts, are not detailed in available records.

Final Disposition

Following the fire, the Europe was declared a Total Loss. The Hull was salvaged and repurposed as the Barge Regina.(alcheminc.com)

Located By & Date Found

There is no specific information available regarding the rediscovery or current location of the Europe‘s wreck.

NOTMARs & Advisories

No navigational warnings or advisories are currently associated with the Europe wreck site.

Resources & Links

• Alchem Inc. – Lake Erie Shipwreck Map “D”(alcheminc.com)

Conclusion

The Europe serves as a historical example of the challenges faced by 19th-century steamers on the Great Lakes. Her service life and loss due to fire reflect the maritime history of the region.

Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms

• Keywords: Europe, Steamer, shipwreck, Welland Canal, St. Catharines, Great Lakes maritime history
• Categories: Shipwrecks of the Welland Canal, 19th-century Great Lakes vessels, Maritime history of Ontario
• Glossary Terms: Steamer, maritime history

Note: Due to the lack of specific information regarding the current location or accessibility of the Europe wreck, shore dive information is not applicable.