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. In January we sent a letter 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 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!
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