Name of Wreck:      O.W. Cheney

Organizing Group:  Niagara Divers' Association

Official Number:     155034

Nation of Registry:  US

Construction Details
 

Year Built:      1881
Built At:          Cleveland, Ohio
Built By:         Great Lakes Towing Company
Vessel Type:    Wooden tug
Rig:


Dimensions
 

Length:        66'
Beam:          16'
Draft:           9.8'
Gross Tonnage:  46


Description of Loss: Collision with Chemung

Location: 3.4NM/94.7T Point Albino Lighthouse, 5.5NM/245.4T Buffalo.
                G.P.S 42-50.251/79-00.477

Depth: 46'

Notes: Usually marked with jug attached directly to wreck

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