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
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.