Antique Log Roller from Great Lakes Dive Recovery

This antique log roller was recently recovered by divers in the Great Lakes. It’s made from cast iron and wood, with clear signs of long-term exposure to water. The iron is heavily rusted, and the wood is splintered and worn. While no longer usable, it stands out as a decorative piece with strong ties to regional maritime history.

Log rollers like this helped crews move heavy timber across docks, barges, and sawmills. During the peak of the logging industry, workers floated logs across the Great Lakes for transport and processing. Simple tools like this were essential for handling large timber by hand.

This is an original salvage piece, not a replica. It’s ideal for anyone who collects Great Lakes artifacts or appreciates genuine industrial items.

Features:

• Found during a recent dive in the Great Lakes
• Built from aged wood and rusted cast iron
• Surface wear from years of lake exposure
• Decorative use only — a real piece of maritime history