Vessel
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Summary
The Eager Beaver is named in July 1967 as the craft that carried a salvaged rudder from St. James harbor to Charlevoix during Jim Sawtelle’s recovery of unidentified ancient sailing-vessel remains.
Evidence and limits
The source supports the vessel name and this single transport role only. It does not identify the craft’s type, owner, registry, dimensions, or later history.
Open questions
- What vessel was the Eager Beaver, and who operated it?
- Can local harbor, business, or registry records identify it?
See also
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, July 1967, “Shipwreck Salvage.”Says the Eager Beaver transported the salvaged rudder from St. James harbor to Charlevoix; it gives no vessel type, owner, registry, dimensions, or route history.
- Beaver Beacon, July 1973, “Disaster Averted.”Names Eager Beaver as one of the craft connected by cable to the capsized Oil Queen during the righting operation; it does not identify the vessel type, owner, registry, or specifications.