Posted by Brendon Baillod on October 12, 19103 at 21:22:07:
In Reply to: Re: Large Ships Timbers found on foredune area in Oceana Co. Michigan posted by Ross Richardson on October 12, 19103 at 21:15:14:
All,
I believe the remains are one of the following vessels:
Schooner Phantom
Scow Schooner C.L. Fick
Schooner Chieftain
Schooner Commencement
All were lost on the beaches in the immediate area. It would be very helpful to measure the dimensions of the timbers and photograph them. There's a fair chance I could make a provisional identfication if I have enough data.
: Dave,
: Any way you can take pictures with a digital camera and post them on this site?
: Ross
: : I found what I beleive is something which could be off a old wooden ship. one timber which is 16"x 16", measuring over 30' until it disapears into the sand about 1/2 mi or so north of Daisy Day wrecksite. Then another 1/4 mile N of there is a weathered pise of wood 30" wide and 16' long. The first piece has oblong holes in it spaced about afoot apart. No cottages are near these timbers & they are dark and real old.
: : any thoughts on them?
: : regards,
: : Dave