Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: D.P. Rhodes
- Type: Barge
- Year Built: 1873
- Builder: Detroit Dry Dock Company
- Dimensions: Length X ft; Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Near Cheboygan, Michigan
- Coordinates: Approx. 45°40.8'N 84°28.4'W
- Original Owners: Detroit Dry Dock Company
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
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.
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.
Significant Incidents
- October 19, 1905: The D.P. Rhodes was driven ashore during a storm while in tow of the Joseph S. Fay.
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.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) or advisories are currently issued for the D.P. Rhodes wreck site.
Resources & Links
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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.
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