Ralph’s Barge & Crane (Butelma Barge)

History

Located by Ralph Wilbanks and the NUMA team in 2009 , this 40′ barge and derrick was reportedly set adrift by kids and sank in 1968.

Ralph's Barge & Crane

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Ralph\'s Barge & Crane 42.387917, -86.402000 The wreck is usually marked with a light marking line and a floating jug. Ralph\'s Barge & Crane

The barge lies upside down on top of the derrick.

This wreck lies between the Ann Arbor #5 and South Haven pier heads in ~125 feet of water.

GPS 42deg 23.275min / 86deg 24.120min The wreck is usually marked with a light marking line and a floating jug.

Latitude Longitude
42.387917 -86.402

Latitude Longitude
N42 23 16 W86 24 07

Latitude Longitude
N 42 23.275 W 86 24.120

UTM

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16N 549223 4693021