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The whole vessel, viewed from the prow |
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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.
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Detail of drive shaft assembly |
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Engine mounts and drive shaft assembly |
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Drive shaft assembly, viewed from the side |
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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.
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Remains of the prow, showing revealed detail of construction |
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Large hardware on remains of keel near prow -- not sure what these were for |
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Detail ribs and interior and exterior covering near stern |
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Detail of spikes used to fasten exterior to ribs |







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