Iron scow barge stranded near Niagara Falls since August 6, 1918, towing accident.

1918 Iron Scow Barge Stuck Near Niagara Falls Since Crash: An iron scow barge has been stranded in the Niagara River, 1,700 feet from the Niagara Falls, since August 6, 1918, when it crashed during towing by a tugboat. Two men aboard, Gustav F. Lofberg and James H. Harris, were rescued after 17 hours by a combined effort of various agencies. The barge, deemed too dangerous to recover, remains in place, having suffered damage from storms and rough waters over the years.