Waverly (Schooner), U26173, aground, 1 Oct 1882

A FLOATING COFFIN.
Detroit, Oct. 14. -- The barge WAVERLY, ashore near Point St. Ignace. She was built at Sackett's Harbour in 1853, was at one time a barque, and was considered a good one in her day. She registers 262 tons, but has neither rating nor value according to the lloyd's Hull register. The WAVERLY rested on the bottom of the Detroit River for several years and was raised a little over a year ago, when it was found impracticable to rebuild her, and in order to prevent her leaking she was sheaved all over with inch and a half lumber and several iron rods run through her to hold her together. In this shape she has since navigated the lakes in the lumber trade. She is uninsured.
      The J.W. Hall Great Lakes Marine Scrapbook, No. 2, October, 1882
     
     
Detroit, Oct., 25. -- The tug WINSLOW arrived last night having in tow the barge WAVERLY, which has been ashore on Pt. St. Ignace for some time. She will be placed in dry dock and thoroughly repaired.
      The J.W. Hall Great Lakes Marine Scrapbook, No. 2, October, 1882
     
     
Schooner WAVERLY. U. S. No. 26173. Of 262.55 tons gross; 249.53 tins net. Built Sacket's Harbor, N.Y., 1853. Home port, Detroit, Mich. 134.0 x 25.0 x 10.0
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1885