Winfield Scott
| Other Names: | Date of Sinking: December 1, 1853 | |||
| Rig/Type: Sidewheel Passenger Vessel | Cause of Sinking: Stranding | |||
| Length: 225' | Breadth: 34' 8" | Tonnage: 1,291 | Cargo: Passengers, gold specie and bullion | |
| Built: Westervelt and MacKey of New York, 1850 | Location: Anacapa Islands | |||
| Hull Construction: Wood (with iron braces) | Depth:10-20' | Visibility:5-50' | ||
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| Diver between paddle wheel rims | Another view of paddle wheel |
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Various pieces of wreckage can be found at the site. |
Top view of the paddle wheel shaft. |
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The Paddle Wheel Shaft Support is a prominent feature. |
General Winfield Scott |
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A wreck scatter diagram of the Winfield Scott (courtesy U.S. National Park Service) |
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