In 1999, we completed our pilot sink-a-ship project by sinking the Just For Fun, our 37-foot ferro-cement sailboat in Beaver Bay. This created a lot of interest in the DNR. We sent a letter in January to Allen Garbor, the commissioner of the DNR, requesting State Parks division to work with us to evaluate the feasibility of intentionally sinking a larger vessel. The DNR responded with an expression of interest and commending us on our leadership. They have requested that we write a project proposal.

We will be working with the Region 2 DNR Planner, Jim Weseloh, and the Regional Parks Manager, Jim Willford, to address all the issues involved. We are currently working on a proposal that would result in the intentional sinking a much larger vessel that would have historical significance to the north shore of Lake Superior.

There was a good turn out of both boat and shore spectators to watch GLSPS sink the ferro-cement sailboat, Just For Fun, on June 12.

Thanks to everyone for helping make the first intentional sinking on the North Shore such a success!

 

The City of Beaver Bay and local merchants provided parking and refreshment stands.	Waiting for the time to tow her out to the site.
The Coast Guard arrives from Bayfield to oversee the sinking.	Towing Just For Fun out into the bay to sink.
Waiting and waiting and waiting.	After about 1 hour and 20 minutes, she finally sinks.