Newaygo
On November 16, 1903, The Newaygo was attempting passage through the Macgregor Channel with the schooner Checotah in tow. Heavy seas and poor visibility contributed to her running aground on the Northwest Bank. The crew and the schooner were rescued by a tug but the attempts to remove the Newaygo failed. In early December, the Newaygo broke up during a storm. One salvage company lost some of their wrecking equipment, including some steam pumps. By spring, The Newaygo was completely broken up and was declared a total loss.
The wreck of the Newaygo rests in 4.5m to 8m of water along the southeast edge of the Northwest Bank. It is located in a rather exposed position that can be located by roughly lining up the extreme tip of Cove island and Cape Hurd.
1890
1903
°C seasonal
Boat - 2 Moorings
Steam barge
Intermediate, Beginner, Snorkel
Conditions can change quickly with wind direction. Carry a light, SMB, compass, and cold-water exposure protection. Stay clear of overhead features unless properly trained.
Conditions can change quickly with wind direction. Carry a light, SMB, compass, and cold-water exposure protection. Stay clear of overhead features unless properly trained.
Trip Details | |
|---|---|
Departure | time |
Surface Interval | no idea |
Parking | somewhere |
Best Season | Not winter |
The main portion of the wreck lies flat on the bottom and smaller pieces are scattered. Massive timbers used during construction show how heavily this vessel was built.
- Bass
- salmon
