Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: Northern Dock & Dredge Scow No. 3
• Type: Wooden work scow (unpowered flat-deck barge)
• Year Built: 1892
• Builder: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
• Registered Tonnage: 175 tons
• Location: Grassy Point, Duluth, Lake Superior
• Coordinates: string
• Official Number: 163490
• Original Owners: Northern Dock & Dredge Co., Duluth, MN
• Number of Masts: string

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Wooden work scow (unpowered flat-deck barge)

Description

The Northern Dock & Dredge Scow No. 3 was a wooden work scow built in 1892 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was part of the Northern Dock & Dredge Company’s fleet, primarily used for dredging and other waterfront operations.

History

The scow was constructed in 1892 and served the Northern Dock & Dredge Company in Duluth, Minnesota. It was one of several vessels used for dredging operations in the area.

Significant Incidents

• On October 12, 1918, the scow was completely destroyed by fire while ashore at her mooring on Grassy Point, Duluth, during the Cloquet Forest Fire disaster.
• The fire was part of a larger incident that affected multiple vessels and facilities along the waterfront.

Final Disposition

The scow was burned to the waterline and was completely destroyed. No casualties were reported as a result of the fire.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The wreck of the Northern Dock & Dredge Scow No. 3 is no longer extant due to the fire that consumed it in 1918. The site may be of historical interest, but no physical remains are available for exploration.

Resources & Links

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The destruction of the Northern Dock & Dredge Scow No. 3 serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities of wooden vessels to catastrophic events such as the Cloquet Forest Fire, which had a significant impact on the industrial landscape of Duluth.