Bad weather moves century-old shipwreck closer to going over Niagara Falls
Author of the article:Kevin Connor
Publishing date:Apr 08, 2022 • 1 day ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation
This handout picture released by Niagara Parks on Nov. 1, 2019 shows the carcass of the Iron Scow lodged in the rapids above the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
This handout picture released by Niagara Parks on Nov. 1, 2019 shows the carcass of the Iron Scow lodged in the rapids above the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
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A shipwreck that has been in the Niagara River since 1918 has moved closer to going over Niagara Falls because of bad weather.
“The Iron Scow, the century-old shipwreck, moved closer to the Horseshoe Falls last weekend due to the weather. It last moved in 2019. The potential of it washing over the falls is not considered to be a public safety concern,” Niagara Parks tweeted.
On Aug. 6, 1918, the scow broke lose from its towing tug and lodged in rapids in the Niagara River.
There were two men onboard who were rescued.
In October 2019, severe weather caused the scow to shift from where it had been stuck for 100 years.
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“The news of the scow’s momentous move made national and international headlines with media and public interest continuing days after. While still lodged in the powerful rapids of the upper Niagara River, the future of the legendary scow remains uncertain,” according to Niagara Parks.
Weather plays a part in the river, which has resulted in the continues deterioration of the scow, said Jim Hill with Niagara Parks.
“The scow has lived though decades of being pounded by the river,” Hill said. “The scow is a landmark sitting in the river for over a century.”
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Author of the article:Kevin Connor
Publishing date:Apr 08, 2022 • 1 day ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation
This handout picture released by Niagara Parks on Nov. 1, 2019 shows the carcass of the Iron Scow lodged in the rapids above the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
This handout picture released by Niagara Parks on Nov. 1, 2019 shows the carcass of the Iron Scow lodged in the rapids above the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
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A shipwreck that has been in the Niagara River since 1918 has moved closer to going over Niagara Falls because of bad weather.
“The Iron Scow, the century-old shipwreck, moved closer to the Horseshoe Falls last weekend due to the weather. It last moved in 2019. The potential of it washing over the falls is not considered to be a public safety concern,” Niagara Parks tweeted.
On Aug. 6, 1918, the scow broke lose from its towing tug and lodged in rapids in the Niagara River.
There were two men onboard who were rescued.
In October 2019, severe weather caused the scow to shift from where it had been stuck for 100 years.
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STORY CONTINUES BELOW
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“The news of the scow’s momentous move made national and international headlines with media and public interest continuing days after. While still lodged in the powerful rapids of the upper Niagara River, the future of the legendary scow remains uncertain,” according to Niagara Parks.
Weather plays a part in the river, which has resulted in the continues deterioration of the scow, said Jim Hill with Niagara Parks.
“The scow has lived though decades of being pounded by the river,” Hill said. “The scow is a landmark sitting in the river for over a century.”
Bad weather moves century-old shipwreck closer to going over Niagara Falls
A shipwreck that has been in the Niagara River since 1918 has moved closer to going over Niagara Falls because of bad weather.
