Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Adrian Iselin
- Type: Steel bulk canal propeller
- Year Built: 1914
- Builder: Detroit/Wyandotte Master Shipbuilding
- Dimensions: 244 ft × 43 ft × 20.5 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 2,072 gross / 1,346 net tons
- Location: Two Rivers, Wisconsin
- Official Number: U.S. 212089
- Original Owners: George Hall Coal Co.
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Bulk Canal Propeller – Built 1914, Scuttled 1968
Description
Construction & Specifications
- Built: March 11, 1914 by Detroit/Wyandotte Master Shipbuilding
- Type: Steel bulk canal propeller
- Official Number: U.S. 212089
- Tonnage: 2,072 gross / 1,346 net tons
- Dimensions: 244 ft × 43 ft × 20.5 ft
(Detailed in Detroit/Wyandotte shipyard registers) (Naval Marine Archive)
History
Operational History
- Operated under George Hall Coal Co.
- Functioned as a bulk-carrier, primarily hauling coal and aggregate materials
(Again confirmed in the shipyard’s 1914 build ledger) (Naval Marine Archive)
Significant Incidents
Later Life & Final Fate
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1963 | Converted into a barge—engines removed, repurposed for non-self-propelled work |
| 1968 | Scuttled intentionally to serve as a temporary breakwater in Two Rivers, Wisconsin (Facebook, Naval Marine Archive) |
- Lloyd’s Register lists Adrian Iselin (No. 212089) with full specifications as of 1914 and notes its final marine role (Internet Archive)
Final Disposition
Assessment & Significance
- Showcases early 20th-century steel canalers, a deliberate transition from wooden schooners to steel-hulled bulk carriers.
- Reflects adaptive reuse—converted into a barge and then repurposed as harbor infrastructure.
- The ship’s ultimate scuttling to serve as a breakwater demonstrates historical shoreline engineering practices.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck of the Adrian Iselin is confirmed to be scuttled and serves as a breakwater in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Accessibility for divers may vary based on local conditions and regulations.
Resources & Links
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The Adrian Iselin represents an important piece of maritime history, illustrating the evolution of shipping technology and the adaptive reuse of vessels in the Great Lakes region.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Bulk Canal Propeller – Built 1914, Scuttled 1968
Construction & Specifications
- Built: March 11, 1914 by Detroit/Wyandotte Master Shipbuilding
- Type: Steel bulk canal propeller
- Official Number: U.S. 212089
- Tonnage: 2,072 gross / 1,346 net tons
- Dimensions: 244 ft × 43 ft × 20.5 ft
(Detailed in Detroit/Wyandotte shipyard registers) (Naval Marine Archive)
Operational History
- Operated under George Hall Coal Co.
- Functioned as a bulk-carrier, primarily hauling coal and aggregate materials
(Again confirmed in the shipyard’s 1914 build ledger) (Naval Marine Archive)
Later Life & Final Fate
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1963 | Converted into a barge—engines removed, repurposed for non-self-propelled work |
| 1968 | Scuttled intentionally to serve as a temporary breakwater in Two Rivers, Wisconsin (Facebook, Naval Marine Archive) |
- Lloyd’s Register lists Adrian Iselin (No. 212089) with full specifications as of 1914 and notes its final marine role (Internet Archive)
Assessment & Significance
- Showcases early 20th-century steel canalers, a deliberate transition from wooden schooners to steel-hulled bulk carriers.
- Reflects adaptive reuse—converted into a barge and then repurposed as harbor infrastructure.
- The ship’s ultimate scuttling to serve as a breakwater demonstrates historical shoreline engineering practices.
Key Citations
- Shipyard construction and ownership, build specs, conversion, and breakwater role: (Facebook, Naval Marine Archive)
- Lloyd’s Register confirmation of build and classification: (Internet Archive, Internet Archive)
Summary Table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built | March 11, 1914 – Detroit/Wyandotte |
| Type | Steel canal propeller |
| Tonnage/Dims | 2,072 gt / 1,346 nt; 244 × 43 × 20.5 ft |
| Operator | George Hall Coal Co. |
| 1963 | Converted to non-powered barge |
| 1968 | Scuttled as breakwater at Two Rivers, WI |