Tobermory Shipwrecks
| James C. King |
This is what the King would have looked like before it was turned into a schooner barge. (i.e. Before the masts and sails were removed) |
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Click on the following link to see current pictures: King Photo Gallery |
| Name: | James C. King |
| Built: | 1887 |
| Length: | 175 feet |
| Sunk: | 1901 - wrecked in a storm |
| Depth: | 20 to 90 feet |
| Rating: | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Description: | The King was wrecked while under tow by the Wetmore in November 1901. A second barge under tow, the Brunette, was later salvaged. The bottom of the hull rests on a steep incline with the stern in 20 feet and the bow in 90 feet. The rudder and steering gear rest in 20 feet of water near the stern. The hull has split at the keel and the centreboard has broken and is lying on top of the hull. Since this wreck sits on a steep incline, it is very important to pay constant attention to proper buoyancy control on this dive. Pay close attention to the bow at 90 feet. You can still see the Roman Numeral depth markers. At the end of your dive, spend your safety stop exploring south and west of the main wreck site. You will find another section of the hull and many pieces of scattered wreckage. (This author finds that the most interesting part of the dive!) |
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