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Wreck of Steamship Storm King, Coxsackie NY
 
The whole vessel, viewed from the prow

The wreck of the steamship Storm King is still visible today in Coxsackie NY, at low tide, on the north side of the riverfront

park. 

 

She sank at her moorings in 1938, when this area was still a decaying industrial landing.  Now, most of the factory buildings have been removed.

 

The most recognizable remaining features include the engine mounts, part of the propellor drive shaft assembly, and portions of the prow.  Some ribs and interior and exterior sheathing is also still visible.

 

 
Detail of drive shaft assembly
 
Engine mounts and drive shaft assembly
 
Drive shaft assembly, viewed from the side

The decayed state of the wreck provides a rare opportunity to inspect the revealed interior details of

this late nineteenth century steamship's construction.

 

The engines, metal drive shaft, and other major metal components have of course long been removed as scrap or reused in other vessels.

 

 
Remains of the prow, showing revealed detail of construction
 
Large hardware on remains of keel near prow -- not sure what these were for
 
Detail ribs and interior and exterior covering near stern
 
Detail of spikes used to fasten exterior to ribs
COMMENTS
Jackie said at 7:06 p.m. on Jun 16, 2006:
Fascinating
Writeguy47 said at 9:45 a.m. on Dec 19, 2006:
Terrible to think of all the wonderful craftsmanship that has been lost since man first put to sea. Thanks for giving us a peak.
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