Schooner Barge Troy
Built in 1872 in Marine City, Michigan, the Troy spent most of her working life hauling lumber across the Great Lakes. Her final owner was the Kreetan Company of Drummond Island, a major lumber operation with a mill and docks at Scammon Cove on the island’s southeast side.
The Final Chapter
By 1920, the Troy had reached the end of her service life and was abandoned near the mill at Scammon Cove. Historical accounts suggest she may have burned at the dock around that time, leaving only the lower portions of the hull behind.
The Wreck Today
The lower hull timbers can still be found in the shallow water at Scammon Cove, but the surrounding area tells a larger story. Just west of the wreck site, an extensive debris field holds sawmill residue, lumbering artifacts, and remnants of the once-busy Kreetan Company docks — a unique window into Drummond Island’s logging past. The site is well suited for kayakers and snorkelers with an interest in local history and industrial archaeology.
- Built: 1872 · Marine City, MI
- Vessel Type: Lumber carrier
- Final Owner: Kreetan Company, Drummond Island
- Location: Scammon Cove, southeast Drummond Island
- Water Depth: 5–10 feet
- Best For: Kayakers, snorkelers & calm-day exploration
