Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: N. 1 (Northern Dock & Dredge Scow No. 1)
• Type: Wooden work scow (dredge support vessel)
• Year Built: 1884
• Builder: Racine, Wisconsin
• Dimensions: ~90 gross tons
• Registered Tonnage:
• Location: Mooring at Grassy Point, Duluth, Minnesota

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The vessel, designated simply as N. 1, is poorly documented. What is clear is that she was anchored at Grassy Point, Lake Superior, on October 12, 1918, when a fire erupted.

Description

Fire consumed the vessel entirely; no hull or structural remains were noted after the incident, suggesting complete destruction.

History

According to the Shotline Diving Master Wreck Index:

“N. 1 … Oct 12 fire none none Lying at her anchorage on Grassy Point when the area was swept by the tremendous Superior [storm/fire].” (shotlinediving.com)

• The listing suggests sudden onset (“swept”), possibly associated with a severe weather event.
• No records exist of salvage, refloating, or remediation afterward.

Significant Incidents

• The vessel appears to have been completely destroyed by fire, likely burnt to the waterline or beyond.
• No remains have been documented or located since—indicating a total loss.

Final Disposition

The vessel was lost to fire on October 12, 1918, while anchored at Grassy Point in Lake Superior. Completely consumed by the blaze, no remains were salvaged or documented.

Current Condition & Accessibility

• Location: Unknown—historical records indicate Grassy Point, but precise coordinates are unavailable.
• Remains: None discovered—no hull fragments or identifiable debris are known from later surveys.
• Diving Access: Not applicable, as no wreck remains have been identified or located.

Resources & Links

N. 1 exists solely within a registry entry, with no vessel name, registry data, or physical site information available.