Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: D.H. Keys
- Type: Steamboat Barge
- Year Built: 1873
- Builder: Likely in Cleveland
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Michigan
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Wooden steamboat barge, typically unpowered and towed by tugboats.
Description
Description
The D.H. Keys was a wooden steamboat barge built in 1873, likely in Cleveland. It was designed to be towed by tugboats, with the tug Mystic being one of its primary handlers.
History
History
The D.H. Keys was part of the Great Lakes fleet and operated primarily as a barge. On November 10, 1901, while being towed by the tug Mystic, it suffered a mechanical failure in heavy weather and was abandoned. No casualties were reported, and the vessel was lost to the storm.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- November 10, 1901: Mechanical failure while in tow by the tug Mystic, leading to abandonment during a storm.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The D.H. Keys was abandoned in Lake Michigan due to mechanical failure and adverse weather conditions. It was reported as a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and no specific coordinates or location details are available.
Resources & Links
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Summary
The D.H. Keys was built in 1873 and abandoned on November 10, 1901, after suffering a breakdown while being towed. The incident resulted in no casualties, but the vessel was lost to the storm.
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