2 August 2005 Daniel Lyons, Algoma
(August 02, 2005)
Today Jack Cheasty and Alan Ferguson joined the dive team, having driven all the way from Tennessee to participate on the project. Visibility on site improved over the previous day, reaching nearly 75 feet on the bottom, but a ferocious current on the surface made for a difficult entry and exit for divers. Divers made two dives each; Christa mapped the bow, Paul mapped the starboard side, Jack and Alan mapped the transom, Tami mapped the centerboard trunk and keel, and Keith mapped the lower bilge aft of the centerboard trunk.
Keith helps Paul enter the water. Photo courtesy Christa Loustalot
Nearly 100% of the Daniel Lyons still remains at the wreck site, including hull structure, rigging, masts, deck winches, and windlass. Much of the hull is collapsed, exposing the intricate details of early Great Lakes schooner construction techniques. Many timbers, not visible on more intact schooners, are readily visible on the Daniel Lyons.
The Daniel Lyons' windlass was used to raise and lower the anchors. WHS photo by Tamara Thomsen
Special thanks goes to the Jenelle Glime of Café Tlazo, who graciously agreed to remain open late to feed the hungry crew after a long day’s work with her delicious meals.
