On the heels of Wednesday’s devastating gale, the search for the missing crew and passengers of the tug boat George Floss has intensified along the east shore of Lake Erie. The Floss, with a crew of six and three brave souls on board, met its fate in the treacherous waters of the Great Lake. The investigation has revealed that the vessel likely succumbed to the fury of the storm, sending its wreckage ashore twelve miles east of Cleveland. Miraculously, no bodies were found amidst the debris, but the grim reality of the situation is all too real.
The Floss set sail from Cleveland with a seasoned crew and three passengers, including Captain William Barry, Captain John Daily, Engineer Fred Gilbert, Peck MacKcnzie, Frank Wesseliior, Henry Anderson, John ODonnell, Joe Martin, and a 16-year-old boy named Campbell. While all the crew members were residents of Cleveland, Wesseliior hailed from Erie, Pennsylvania. The three passengers, MacKcnzie, Wesseliior, and Campbell, had joined the crew for a fishing excursion on the day of the gale.
As the search parties comb the shoreline, they are scouring the area for any signs of the missing crew and passengers. The Floss’s wreckage, consisting of a cabin bearing the vessel’s name and some bucket racks, has been recovered, but the whereabouts of the six crew members and three passengers remain a mystery. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities leaving no stone unturned in their quest for answers.
The Floss’s ill-fated voyage serves as a poignant reminder of the unforgiving power of nature and the risks that come with working on the Great Lakes. The community is holding its breath as the search continues, hoping against hope that the missing crew and passengers will be found safe and sound.
As the sun sets on another day of searching, the people of Cleveland and beyond wait with bated breath for news of the Floss’s crew and passengers. Will they be found alive, or will the lake’s secrets remain forever buried beneath its waves?
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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