Elmer S. Dailey

The Elmer S. Dailey is a historic wooden barge now resting as a shipwreck in Bridgeport Harbor. It was built with diesel engines and served to carry cargo along rivers and coastal waterways during its working life.

The vessel was built in 1915 in New York and originally operated under a different name before being rebuilt and renamed in 1928. It sank in 1974 in Bridgeport Harbor, marking the end of an era in American barge transportation.

This vessel shows how barges moved goods and connected different regions during America's industrial growth period. You can observe traces of the working maritime culture that depended on these practical ships for trade and survival.

The wreck lies underwater in the harbor and can only be visited with proper diving equipment and training. Visitors interested in seeing it should check local conditions and any regulations about accessing the site beforehand.

When the vessel sank in 1974, it pulled two other ships down with it into the harbor, showing how closely these boats were connected on the working routes. This dramatic event marked one of the last reminders of how vital these ships were to local commerce.

GPS coordinates: 41.17830,-73.18720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01