Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow
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Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | shipwreck | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nearest coast | United States | Natural Earth (public domain) |
| Position | 47.8958, -92.0258 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The Bull-of-the-Woods Logging Scow is a small paddle steamer wrecked in Burntside Lake in Morse Township, Minnesota, United States. It was built no earlier than 1893 for one of the lumber companies operating in the area. It is a small, flat-bottomed vessel outfitted with a steam donkey modified to power the vessel as well as a winch. There were at least a few of these vessels in operation in northeastern Minnesota in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where they were locally known as "alligators" or "gators". With the steam-powered winch and shallow paddle wheels, they could tow timber rafts, hoist logs, navigate shallow waters, and even pull themselves across dry land. This vessel may have remained in service as late as 1926, when the last lumber company ceased operations on Burntside Lake. It is the only known surviving example of its type.
The wreck site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 for its significance in the themes of architecture, historical archaeology, industry, and maritime history.
Location
- Recorded position: 47.8958, -92.0258 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Nearest coast: United States
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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