Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Unknown 16
- Type: Wood dipper dredge
- Year Built:
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: 53.5 ft (16.3 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Superior
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Type: Wood dipper dredge
Description
The Unknown 16 is a wood dipper dredge with dimensions of 53.5 ft by 20 ft. Its construction details and builder remain unknown.
History
Details regarding the service history of the Unknown 16 are not documented. It is categorized as a likely undocumented workboat.
Significant Incidents
Significant incidents related to the Unknown 16 include its loss on July 22, 1936.
Final Disposition
The final disposition of the Unknown 16 is currently unknown, as it is categorized within a similar context of undocumented workboats.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the Unknown 16 is not documented, and accessibility details are also unclear.
Resources & Links
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As a wood dipper dredge, the Unknown 16 represents a part of maritime history in Lake Superior, though much about its service and fate remains a mystery.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
- Type: Wood dipper dredge
- Built: Unknown
- Dimensions: 53.5 × 20 ft
- Status/Sanctuary: Similar context—likely undocumented workboat