Posted by Jim Koch on June 17, 19101 at 10:36:20:
In Reply to: James B. Colgate whaleback posted by Tim on June 17, 19101 at 10:02:07:
: I read recently about the discovery of the long lost whaleback steamer "James B. Colgate" being located does anyone have any more information on this?
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The location of the James B Colgate has been known for at least several years and probably longer.
My brother has gone diving on it twice, the first time several summers ago.
The wreck lies inverted in 85 feet of water at 42deg 05.38min, 81deg 44.28min.
Unfortunately the vessel is inverted.
If you need more information go to "http://www.alcheminc.com".
"Erie Wrecks" by Georgann & Michael Wachter also has an excellent description of the Colgate as it appears today.