Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Davy Crockett
- Type: Wooden two-masted schooner
- Year Built: 1836
- Builder: G. W. Jones at Black River, Ohio
- Dimensions: 114 ft (34.7 m) length × 25 ft beam × 7 ft depth; 228 tons burden
- Registered Tonnage: 228 tons
- Location: St. Joseph River, ~7 miles upstream from Berrien Springs, Michigan
- Number of Masts: Two
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Davy Crockett was a wooden two-masted schooner, a common vessel type for trade and transport on the Great Lakes during the 19th century.
Description
Built in 1836, the Davy Crockett measured 114 feet in length, 25 feet in beam, and had a depth of 7 feet. It was registered at 228 tons burden, indicating its capacity for cargo.
History
The Davy Crockett was constructed by G. W. Jones at Black River, Ohio, and was operational in the upper reaches of Lake Michigan. Its service history is limited, with few records available regarding its voyages or ownership.
Significant Incidents
- Cause of Loss: The vessel struck a submerged snag, which stove in her hull, leading to her wrecking.
- Crew and Casualties: There is no record of fatalities or survivors; the status of the crew remains undocumented.
Final Disposition
The Davy Crockett wrecked in early August 1836, approximately 7 miles upstream from Berrien Springs in the St. Joseph River. The exact date of the incident is unreported, but it is noted to have occurred in early August.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Details regarding the current condition of the wreck are not documented. Further research may be needed to ascertain its state and accessibility for divers.
Resources & Links
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The Davy Crockett remains a significant historical wreck in the St. Joseph River, with ongoing opportunities for research into its construction, service, and the circumstances surrounding its loss.
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