Posted by SooDiver on August 15, 1999 at 19:12:18:
In all of the old wrecks I've dove the masts are missing (except the Sandusky). Is this because they are salvaged after sinking? Some would certainly stick up above the water (in some wrecks, due to the damage around the mast holes it looks like ice may have taken them out). For example on the Maitland in the Mackinac Straits, there is no sign of violence around the mast holes, as if they were just pulled out from above. Or are they not fastened at all and just rest in their step holes, floating out after sinking?
thanks