| Location: |
Tobermory
|
Official Name: |
Newaygo |
| GPS: |
N 45 16.240 W 81 45.060 |
Material: |
Wood |
| Access: |
Boat |
Propulsion: |
Steam |
| Level: |
Novice |
Type: |
Steamer |
| Depth: |
25' |
Built: |
1890 in Marine City, Michigan |
| Bottom: |
Rock |
Sunked: |
1903 |
| Current: |
Low |
Cargo: |
- |
| Hazards: |
Cold water |
Dimensions: |
196' |
| Traffic: |
Low |
Position: |
Scattered |
NEWAYGO
This is a shallow and relaxing dive. The largest piece of wreckage is a 150' section of the bottom of the hull. The anchor
is located about 40' southeast of the wreck and another piece of the hull is located about 300' southwest of the wreck. The
boiler can be found 50' south of the main piece of wreckage.
The most interesting thing about the Newaygo is the very
heavy construction. The keelson and frame are made of unusually large and closely spaced oak timbers which are reinforced
by iron plate.
This is an outstanding wreck for exploration since the secondary pieces of the wreck are rarely visited.
