- Schooner Barge
- 187ft 61m Lengths
- 10ffw 3m Depths
- Scammon Cove, Drummond Island, Lake Huron
- 45º 57.039’ North
83º 37.500’ West
History
Built in 1872 by David Lester in Marine City, MI, the TROY found her calling as a lumber carrier, traversing the Great Lakes with her substantial frame. Measuring 187.4 feet in length, 30.6 feet in beam, 10.2 feet in hull depth, and boasting a gross tonnage of 486 tons, she faithfully served in this capacity throughout most of her career.
The final chapter of TROY’s story unfolded under the ownership of the Kreetan Company, a prominent lumber company based in Scammon Cove on Drummond Island. In 1920, TROY’s fate took a somber turn, as she was reported abandoned at the northeast corner of Scammon Cove, with some accounts suggesting she may have suffered a fiery demise at the dock.
Today, only the lower hull timbers remain of the once-majestic vessel, lying submerged in 5-10 feet of water. While this wreck may not hold great appeal for divers, snorkelers and kayakers may find it intriguing. Close to the site, a vast debris-filled area serves as a poignant reminder of the lumber trade’s bustling days. Here, the remains of the Kreetan Company’s lumber docks, as well as various sawmill artifacts and cuttings, lie scattered.
TROY’s resting place offers a glimpse into the bygone era of Great Lakes lumber transportation. Though time may have eroded her once-imposing form, she endures as a silent relic of the lumber trade’s rich history, nestled in the tranquil embrace of Scammon Cove, where her legacy lives on in the memories of those who seek her story.
