Barges of Jetty Island
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giacaches
N 48° 01.484 W 122° 13.230
10U E 558119 N 5319343
This waymark features seven barges near Jetty Island in Everett, Washington.
Waymark Code: WM16RDX
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2022
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In 1895, the Everett Land Company began constructing Jetty Island to make a fresh water harbor to support their mills. Often old barges were intentionally grounded at very high tides and moored on the flats to act as a breakwater and became part of the dike structure.
Date of Shipwreck: Unknown
Type of Boat: Barge
Military or Civilian: Unknown
Cause of Shipwreck: In 1895, the Everett Land Company began constructing Jetty Island to make a fresh water harbor to support their mills. Often old barges were intentionally grounded at very high tides and moored on the flats to act as a breakwater and became part of the di
Accessibility:
No diving required. Accessibility will vary depending on tides.
Diving Permitted: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Only log the site if you have visited it personally.
Floating over a site does not qualify as a find if it is a wreck that requires diving - you must have actually visited the site - therefore photos of the site are good.