Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Dispatch Boat #1
- Type: Service Craft
- Year Built: 1928
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: Not listed
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company
- Number of Masts: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
A small, un-numbered crew/support launch used in the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company’s support fleet.
Description
Description
Dispatch Boat #1 was designed for transporting personnel, parts, and possibly light cargo between dredging vessels, barges, and shore facilities.
History
History
Operational between 1928 and 1935, Dispatch Boat #1 was not listed in official U.S. vessel registries, indicating it was likely small and not inspected under federal registry. It would have been documented in internal GLDD fleet or yard logs, photographic records, or Chicago marine records.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Possible fire in April 1935 that may have damaged or destroyed Dispatch Boat #1. No publicly available sources confirm this event.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The fate of Dispatch Boat #1 remains uncertain, with no public records confirming its specifications or the alleged fire incident.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of now, Dispatch Boat #1 is not confirmed to exist in any accessible form, and further archival research is needed to uncover its fate.
Resources & Links
[shotline_reference_links slug=”dispatch-boat-1″ title=”References & Links”]
Summary
Dispatch Boat #1 was a small service craft used by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock in Chicago, operational circa 1928–1935. Public records offer no confirmation of her specifications or fate, including the alleged April 1935 fire. Detailed archival searches, particularly within GLDD corporate records, are recommended for further investigation.
Full Wreck Record — complete historical article, construction details, voyage logs, incident reports, dive conditions, and all research sources.
Join Shotline to read more →