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Federal Rideau Aground

Federal Rideau Aground

Federal Rideau
Photo: USCG

The 656 foot long, 36563 dwt bulk carrier Federal Rideau ran aground in Lake St. Clair near the entrance to the Detroi River.  The Federal Rideau was downbound heading to Montreal with 22672 tons of wheat when it suffered a steering failure and ran onto a mud bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Initial attempts to refloat the bulk carrier with two tugs failed.  Another attempt with a total of five tugs was to be attempted on the following day.  Authorities reported that Federal Rideau is partially blocking the channel, but traffic was still open.

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Atlantic Erie

Atlantic Erie

Photo: eriemedia.ca
Photo: Dave Johnson/Erie Media eriemedia.ca

The 225 meter long, 38960 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Atlantic Erie ran aground on Lake Erie near Port Colborne,  Ontario.  The vessel was approaching Port Colborne when it veered out of the navigation channel and ran into shallow water.  The vessel’s bow was holed allowing water ingress into the forepeak.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  A tug was dispatched to the scene,  but no reports when refloating operations will begin.  Canadian authorities have dispatched a team to the scene to start investigating the incident.

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.

 

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