Barges
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Date of Sinking: Unknown |
Rig/Type: Scow (square) barge |
Cause of Sinking: Unknown,
likely intentional |
Length: 85' |
Breadth: 23' |
Tons: Unknown |
Cargo: None |
Built: Unknown, c.1900 |
Location: Emerald Bay, Lake
Tahoe |
Hull Construction: Wood |
Depth: 5-40' |
Visibility: 20-50' |
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A marker placed when the site became California's first underwater
park. Note that all wrecks in both state and federal parks are deemed as
"historic." |

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Large drift pins were used to hold the timbers
together |
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Inside the barge, looking upwards at the deck
planks. |
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One of the corners of a barge. Note the post. |
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A diver explores the barge. |
Top view, showing the center where the
hogging trusses meet. |
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