#LU084

Metal Barge

Type

Vessel

Class

Barge Wreck

Status

Recently Explored

Depth

30 ft

Dimensions

24' × 12'

24' Metal Barge Wreck (LU084), Lake Union, Seattle, WA — main photo

Overview

Shipwreck City Data

This target has been classified as a metal barge wreck, resting in 30 feet of water and measuring roughly 24 feet by 12 feet. The wreck is located near dock pilings and a stormwater outfall. Visible features include sections of the metal structure, a wheeled metal frame with curved extensions, a circular fitting, a length of chain, and nearby wooden structural material. Some portions of the metal structure are heavily encrusted and show areas of orange corrosion. Additional debris and a wooden piling are visible around the site.

Prior Research and Theories

Previously, Coastal Sensing & Survey had classified this target as LU84. Described as a barge near the end of dock pilings and a stormwater outfall.