IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

• Vessel Name: D.P. Rhodes
• Year of Build: 1873
• Vessel Type: Barge
• Hull Materials: Wood
• Original Owner: Detroit Dry Dock Company
• Final Location: Near Cheboygan, Michigan, Lake Huron
• Date of Sinking: October 19, 1905
• Cause of Sinking: Driven ashore during a storm while in tow of the Joseph S. Fay
• GPS Coordinates: Approx. 45°40.8’N 84°28.4’W

VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION

The D.P. Rhodes was a wooden-hulled Barge, commonly used for transporting bulk cargoes such as coal, grain, and timber. Barges like the Rhodes were typically towed by steamers and played a critical role in the Great Lakes’ shipping industry.

HISTORY

On October 19, 1905, the D.P. Rhodes was in tow of the Steamer Joseph S. Fay when a severe storm struck. The Fay ran aground near Rogers City, Michigan, and the Rhodes was subsequently driven ashore near Cheboygan, Michigan.

The D.P. Rhodes was heavily damaged by the storm, and despite efforts to save the vessel, it was declared a Total Loss. The crew survived the ordeal, but the Rhodes was Abandoned to the elements.

FINAL DISPOSITION

The D.P. Rhodes wrecked near Cheboygan, Michigan, and was Abandoned after the incident. The wreck remains largely unexplored, and its exact condition is unknown.

LOCATED BY & DATE

• Located by: Unknown
• Date of Discovery: Unknown

NOTMARs & ADVISORIES

No specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories are currently issued for the D.P. Rhodes wreck site.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Great Lakes Ships Database: D.P. Rhodes on Great Lakes Ships
• Maritime History of the Great Lakes: D.P. Rhodes on Maritime History of the Great Lakes

CONCLUSION

The stories of the Frank Perry, Joseph S. Fay, and D.P. Rhodes highlight the dangers faced by vessels navigating the Great Lakes during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These shipwrecks serve as reminders of the harsh conditions and unpredictable weather that have claimed countless ships and lives over the years.

KEYWORDS

• Frank Perry Tug
• Joseph S. Fay Steamer
• D.P. Rhodes Barge
• Lake Huron shipwrecks
• Great Lakes maritime history
• Thunder Bay shipwrecks
• 19th-century shipwrecks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Further research and exploration of these wrecks will provide valuable insights into the rich Maritime History of the Great Lakes. Preservation efforts and continued documentation are crucial to understanding and honoring the legacy of these lost vessels.