Browsed by
Category: Capsize

The Great Storm of 1913

The Great Storm of 1913

The Charles S Price capsized in Lake Huron. Known as the Mystery Ship until it could be identified.
The Charles S Price capsized in Lake Huron. Known as the Mystery Ship until it could be identified.
Waves crash along the Chicago shoreline during the storm.
Waves crash along the Chicago shoreline during the storm.
Cleveland had 22 inches of snow dumped during the storm.
Cleveland had 22 inches of snow dumped during the storm.
Life Saving Station at Point Aux Barques on Lake Huron was completely destroyed in the storm.
Life Saving Station at Point Aux Barques on Lake Huron was completely destroyed in the storm.
The crew of the Wexford were able to don life jackets, but perished before reaching shore on Lake Huron.
The crew of the Wexford were able to don life jackets, but perished before reaching shore on Lake Huron.

One hundred years ago, one of the ferocious storms struck the Great Lakes.  Before radar or weather forecasts, vessel went out onto the lakes where two storms merged into a tempest.  Between November 7th and 10th, 30 vessels stranded and 12 vessels were lost with all hands and over 250 total people lost their lives.

Vessels foundered during the storm:

  • Argus – Lake Huron with 28 lives lost.
  • Charles S. Price – Lake Huron 28 lives lost.
  • Henry B. Smith – Lake Superior with 25 lives lost.
  • Hydrus – Lake Huron with 25 lives lost.
  • Isaac M. Scott – Lake Huron with 28 lives lost.
  • James Carruthers – Lake Huron with 22 lives lost.
  • John A. McGean – Lake Huron with 28 lives lost.
  • Leafield – Lake Superior with 18 lives lost.
  • Lightship LV 82 – Lake Erie with 6 lives lost.
  • Plymouth – Lake Michigan with 7 lives lost.
  • Regina – Lake Huron with 20 lives lost.
  • Wexford – Lake Huron with 20 lives lost.

 

Related articles

 

Enhanced by Zemanta
Typhoon Yolanda

Typhoon Yolanda

During the landfall of typhoon Yolanda on the Philippine coast, several vessels were driven aground or sunk.

super-shuttle-ferry-17

The passenger ferry Super Shuttle Ferry 17 sank near its pier in Mandaue City.  The ferry was overwhelmed by the strong waves.  No reports of injuries, but the vessel had some 8,000 litres of diesel and 200 litres of oil. The  127 meter long, 2311 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Cagayan Bay 1 and the 130 meter long, 2667 dwt  ro-ro passenger ferry Ozamis Bay 1 broke from their mooring lines at Gothong Wharf in Mandaue City.

OZAMIS_BAY_1

The tugboat Metro Tug II capsized near Consolacion, Cebu.  The tug was overturned by the strong waves.  The Philippine Coast Guard reported that the tug was salvaged and was returned to its upright position.


Four barges were driven aground at Cebu and Bohol.  The barge Roger went aground in Bohol.  The barge Big Champ went aground near Fishport, Poblacion Guindulman, Bohol. The barge Castor 6 went aground in a marine protected area near Mandaue City, Cebu.  The barge Rene went aground off Carols P. Garcia, Bohol. Reports state all crew members except one were safely rescued.  One crewman was reported as missing.

Related articles
Enhanced by Zemanta
Thai Ferry Sinks

Thai Ferry Sinks


An overloaded double-decked ferry carrying tourists capsized and sank off Lan Island, Thailand.   The ferry left Lan Island with 200 people on board bound for Pattaya.  Shortly after the vessel left port, the ferry suffered engine problems.  Fumes and exhaust from the engine forced passengers from the lower deck onto the second deck.  The ferry soon lost stability and capsized onto its side before sinking.  Passengers and crew had to cling onto coolers and other floatsam until rescuers came to their aid.  The ferry did not have enough life vests on board for the number of people on board.  Rescuers were able to save over 190 people, but six passengers perished.  Several others suffered injuries with one child in critical condition at a nearby hospital.   Authorities report that the ferry was operating over its capacity.  The vessel was only allowed to have 130 to 150 passengers.  Authorities are looking for the master of the ferry

Related articles

 

Enhanced by Zemanta