129, Whaleback barge wreck in Lake Superior, United States
The remains of Barge 129 lie in 650 feet of water, 35 miles from Vermilion Point, split into multiple sections across the lake floor.
Built in 1892 by American Steel Barge Company in Wisconsin, the 292-foot vessel operated for a decade before sinking during an October 1902 storm.
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society discovered this vessel in 2021, adding substantial knowledge to Great Lakes maritime research and preservation efforts.
Marine researchers access the wreck using advanced sonar technology and underwater exploration equipment due to its considerable depth in Lake Superior.
The vessel's rounded deck and cone-shaped ends represented an experimental design by Alexander McDougall for improved navigation in rough waters.
GPS coordinates: 47.08617,-85.72150
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:44
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