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The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A view of the nameplate and depth markings on the boat's side.

By 1982, the City of Sanibel decided the boat had deteriorated and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park.

The Algiers is now Gulfside Park. This view shows the beachside rear of the boat and paddlewheel.

The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park.This view shows the beachside rear of the boat and paddlewheel.

By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A beachside view of the boat and stacks.

By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. This picture is a view along the boat's side including the stairs leading to the upper deck.