Day 16: Jacksonport complete
(September 13, 2004)
Paul searches with scooter
Despite brisk southerly winds, it was a busy day and a lot was accomplished. Today was Russ and Paul’s last day on site, and Jon Van Harpen again joined us to lend a hand. This morning Russ recorded timber and fastener dimensions throughout the site while Paul used an underwater scooter to search for any vessel structures that may lie outside the immediate area. It wasn’t long before Paul found a centerboard trunk approximately 160 feet southwest of the wrecksite. Tami mapped in the centerboard trunk while Paul continued searching, but no other vessel structures were located.
Jon sights in
Meanwhile, Keith and Jon worked to map the wrecksite, pier, and surrounding areas using a total station survey system. With the total station Jon and Keith mapped in all significant features in relation to one another, including the shoreline, public beach, roadway, wrecksite, and the remains of Reynold’s pier. Mapping these features in relation to one another gives a better understanding of how the pier and wrecksite fits into the local geography, as well as aiding others to locate the site in the future.
The overall site plan was completed late last night, and with all data gathered and the newly discovered centerboard trunk mapped, Keith and Tami pulled the baseline as the last task on site. This evening the centerboard trunk will be added to the site plan.
Thanks to our volunteers!
A special thanks goes out to volunteers Russ Leitz, Paul Lothary, and Jon Van Harpen. Without the help of hard-working volunteers such as these the Maritime Preservation and Archaeology Office at the Wisconsin Historical Society would be unable to function. Thanks guys.
