Chris Craft Barrelback Custom Runabout, Arnolds Park, IA
N 43° 21.939 W 095° 08.152
15T E 326942 N 4803636
This Chris Craft Barrelback Custom Runabout is what remains after it sank in a crash on Lake Okoboji.
Waymark Code: WMARVH
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2011
Views: 6
This 19' Chris Craft Barrelback Custom Runabout sank in 1946 after a crash on Iowa's Lake Okoboji. After being submerged for 49 years scuba diver Jim Koenig discovered the remains in 65’ of water. Koenig spent some time researching the boat before making the attempt to bring it to the surface. Although the boat obtained considerable damage to the wood, the engine was in incredibly good shape. After sealing the remaining wood for its preservation, the boat now resides in the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum where its detailed history can be enjoyed by its many visitors.
Date of Shipwreck: July 17, 1946
Type of Boat: Powerboat
Military or Civilian: Civilian
Cause of Shipwreck: Accident with another boat
Accessibility:
Can be seen at the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. Summer Hours Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Winter Hours Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Diving Permitted: no
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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.