Dredge E.B. NO. 2

Willwalk Dock Site – Sugar Island, Michigan

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1. IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

The wreck located at 46.388333° N, -84.219133° W off Sugar Island in the St. Marys River is locally identified as Dredge E.B. No. 2, a likely steam-powered harbor dredge or industrial work platform.

Body of Water: St. Marys River
Nearest Landmark: Willwalk Dock site, Sugar Island, Michigan
Coordinates: 46.388333° N, -84.219133° W
Depth: Shallow water; estimated recreational range (exact depth requires in-water confirmation)

The site sits in relatively protected river water, consistent with harbor improvement operations.

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2. CONSTRUCTION & OWNERSHIP

Vessel Type: Steam dredge or dredging scow
Hull Form: Rectangular scow-type hull

Build Year: Not yet confirmed
Builder: Not yet confirmed
Place of Build: Likely Great Lakes region

Dimensions (estimated from satellite scale comparison):
Approx. 60–90 ft (18–27 m) in length (to be field-measured)
Beam proportional to typical industrial scow builds

Tonnage: Not yet confirmed

The initials “E.B.” may represent a contractor’s initials rather than a formal vessel name. No federal registry listing has yet been identified.

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3. POWER & MACHINERY

Likely steam-powered during operational life.

Typical dredge features of this type would include:

• Vertical boiler
• Steam winches
• Dipper arm or suction assembly
• Spud anchoring system