  Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm Post Number: 475 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.189.188.28 |
I can't find the original thread about the sinking of the Lansdowne at a dock in Erie, but it's still there, partially submerged. So far attempts to raise the ferry have been unsucuessful--it's settled a bit deeper in the mud--but another attempt to float it will be undertaken tomorrow. Underwater Marine Contractors of Cleveland is doing the salvage..... | ||
Bertz Member Username: Bertz Post Number: 494 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.61.15.89 |
Has the state of Michigan voiced any interest in its preservation? | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 610 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
My understanding is that the State of Michigan wants to turn the Lansdowne into an African World Heritage Museum and send it to all of our coastal cities to further the cause of understanding and equality. | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 5258 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
Hopefully they can re-float her. It would be a sad end for this legendary ship, to finish sunken in her berth in Erie. | ||
Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm Post Number: 476 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.189.188.28 |
Andrew.... ....I understand there has been some talk of re-floating the barge (that's what it really is now) and moving it out into Lake Erie and re-sinking her as a artificial reef. I do know it has to be moved by March 1st. | ||
Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm Post Number: 484 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.189.188.28 |
One of the salvage crew posted on www.railroadforums.com that the Lansdowne has been refloated as of Thursday, Feb. 2. What happens from here is anybody's guess.... |
