Shipwreck · Alpena, Michigan

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A named wreck in NOAA's AWOIS database (record 2494). Position graded High by NOAA, a surveyed fix. AWOIS records a least depth of 16 ft (4.9 m). NOAA's note: "HISTORY H9839/79--OPR-X115-PE/HSB-79; BARGE, 16 FT LL LD IN 19 FT., ONLY DECK PLANKING REMAINS. SIDEWALLS, GEARS, CHAIN. CABLE GONE; POS.45-02-05.2N, 83-19-36.5W R/R CONTROL. CL574"

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Quick facts

TypeShipwreck
Charted depth4.9 m (16 ft) below Low Water Datum
Position45.0348°N, 83.3268°W (approximate, ±100 m)
Position known fromA survey or a dive fix
From By boat off Thunder Bay Island8.3 km (5.2 mi), bearing 266° W
SourceNOAA AWOIS wreck database (national export)

How to see it

Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From By boat off Thunder Bay Island, 8.3 km (5.2 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.

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