Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Yakima
- Type: Propeller, wood, bulk freight
- Year Built: 1889
- Builder: Quayle & Son, Cleveland, Ohio
- Dimensions: 279 ft (85 m) x 41 ft (12.5 m) x 21 ft (6.4 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 1,986 GT
- Location: Stag Island, St. Clair River
- Official Number: 27630
- Original Owners: J.C. Gilchrist, Detroit
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Yakima was a wooden-hulled bulk freighter designed for transporting bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain.
Description
The Yakima was constructed in 1889 by Quayle & Son of Cleveland, Ohio. At nearly 280 feet in length, she was among the larger wooden freighters of her era.
History
Owned by J.C. Gilchrist, a prominent shipping magnate, the Yakima was part of the Great Lakes trade during a time when wooden bulk carriers were being replaced by steel-hulled ships.
Significant Incidents
- June 13, 1905: The Yakima ran aground near Stag Island due to navigational error.
- A fire broke out before salvage efforts could be initiated, causing severe damage to the vessel.
Final Disposition
Despite the fire damage, the Yakima was refloated and dismantled rather than left as a wreck.
Current Condition & Accessibility
No known remains of the Yakima exist, as she was salvaged and dismantled. There are no marked hazards associated with this vessel.
Resources & Links
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The Yakima represents the transition from wooden to steel vessels in Great Lakes shipping, with her fate highlighting the challenges faced by wooden ships in the early 20th century.
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