Algoma and Selah Chamberlain (Sheboygan, WI – individual sign-ups)

Algoma (McMullen & Pitz Dredge)
The Algoma was a steam dredge owned by the McMullen & Pitz Sand and Gravel Company. The dredge had a large crane and steam machinery.  The vessel lies in 85 feet of water, mostly intact, a large crane boom extends the length of the vessel. The site has many associated artifacts, large cleats, gears, boiler and other machinery.  Read more… and also see photos.

Selah Chamberlain
The Selah Chamberlain was registered as a steam barge in May of 1873. She had a single deck and three masts. Within a year another deck was added thereby increasing her carrying capacity. She generally was used to transport items such as coal, iron ore and wheat between Buffalo and Duluth. She was often seen towing a consort to further increase the carrying capacity.

The wreck of the Selah Chamberlain is located 2 miles north east of Sheboygan Point in 90′ of water. She is broken into three pieces and lies on a sandy bottom. Much of the lower hull still remains and the fan tail stern split exposing the boilers and the engine. The major features include two boilers which rest on wooden floors reinforced with steel I-beams. The cast iron frame of the tandem engine rises twenty-five feet above the bottom, displaying many decorative elements not found on later engines. The horn timber and rudder still stand to mark the vessel’s stern.  Read more…