| History | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd. |
| Laid down | 1910 |
| Launched | 30 March 1910 |
| Fate | Sank 26 October 1912 |
| General characteristics | |
| Length | 250 ft (76 m) |
| Beam | 42 ft 5 in (12.93 m) |
| Depth | 17 ft 5 in (5.31 m) |
The SS Keystorm was a steel freighter that sank in 1912 after hitting Scow Island shoal. The sinking was considered the most significant accident in the area for the previous 50 years.
After the sinking, the captain and first mate were found guilty of negligence.
The wreck was sold in 1917 and her cargo salvaged in 1919.
References
- "Great Lakes Vessels Online Index". Retrieved 2017-02-08.
- "Save Ontario Shipwrecks". Retrieved 2017-02-08.
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