In the stern, fittings for the life boat davits are visible, as is a small section of missing deck. On the starboard side an unobstructed companionway provides access to below deck areas.

A view of the chain locker, anchor tie down, and hawse pipe. Notice the well-preserved decking.  (Photo courtesy of Bradley Friend.)

A deposit of clay on deck, one foot thick and approximately four feet in circumference, suggests that the Rosinco landed on the bottom stern first. This may have produced a "shovel effect" that resulted in clay from the lake bottom being deposited on deck. Structural damage from the impact appears inconsequential, however, and the yacht's rudder and propeller may be intact, hidden beneath the sediment.

Below decks, the yacht's interior is likely in a good state of preservation, and should yield excellent information relating to the vessel's elaborate accommodations, shipboard decoration, and workmanship.

A fan remains intact in the yacht's deck cabin.   (Photo courtesy of Bradley Friend.)

Due to its sudden sinking, the Rosinco affords a rare glimpse into life on one of the most luxurious Great Lakes yachts of the early twentieth century. Historic documents reveal that when the yacht was launched, the salon, dining area, and staterooms were finely appointed with oak and mahogany paneling, beams, and furniture. The wreck's cold freshwater environment is ideal for preserving waterlogged wood. Examples of china and silver tableware doubtless remain on board, as does Colonel Morse's shipboard belongings and those of the Rosinco's crew. The vessel's diesel power plant and associated machinery is presently intact.