The SS Keystorm was a steel freighter that sank in 1912 after hitting Scow Island shoal.[1] The sinking was considered the most significant accident in the area for the previous 50 years.

History
BuilderSwan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd.
Laid down1910
Launched30 March 1910
FateSank 26 October 1912
General characteristics
Length250 ft (76 m)
Beam42 ft 5 in (12.93 m)
Depth17 ft 5 in (5.31 m)

After the sinking, the captain and first mate were found guilty of negligence.[2]

The wreck was sold in 1917 and her cargo salvaged in 1919.

References

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  1. ^ "Great Lakes Vessels Online Index". Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  2. ^ "Save Ontario Shipwrecks". Retrieved 2017-02-08.