Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Northern Dock & Dredge Scow No. 4
- Type: Wooden work scow
- Year Built: 1894
- Builder: Milwaukee
- Dimensions: 192 gross tons, 192 net tons
- Registered Tonnage: 192 gross tons, 192 net tons
- Location: At anchorage off Grassy Point, Duluth, Minnesota
- Official Number: 163491
- Original Owners: Northern Dock & Dredge Co.
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden work scow, tugged by dredge/work fleet.
Description
Scow No. 4 was a functional wooden scow built in Milwaukee in 1894, serving the Northern Dock & Dredge Co. Her service ended abruptly on October 12, 1918, when a colossal wildfire engulfed the Duluth waterfront.
History
As part of Northern Dock & Dredge Co.’s fleet, Scow No. 4 was moored at Grassy Point when the Cloquet–Duluth wildfire swept through the area. The blaze destroyed nine vessels along with dock facilities, and Scow No. 4 was consumed by fire. No crew were aboard; no casualties occurred.
Significant Incidents
- Scow No. 4 was destroyed in the Cloquet–Duluth wildfire on October 12, 1918.
- Other vessels affected included Scows No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 40, and tugs Ella G. Stone, Mentor, and John H. Jeffrey Jr., along with dredge Dredge Duluth.
Final Disposition
Scow No. 4 was destroyed at her anchorage near Grassy Point with no loss of life, alongside eight other scows, three tugs, and a dredge.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and further research may be needed to determine whether any wreckage was removed, scuttled, or remains in situ.
Resources & Links
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Scow No. 4 represents a significant loss in the maritime history of the Duluth area, highlighting the impact of natural disasters on local industries.
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