This past Friday morning, we embarked on an incredible adventure, diving into the rich shipwreck history of the river. Dan and I had the pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Emily right in front of the iconic EMILY C.—a truly unforgettable experience!
🎉 Congratulations to Matthew Charlesworth – Featured in Scuba News Canada! 🎉
We are beyond proud to announce that Matthew Charlesworth has been recognized for his remarkable diving skills and expertise in the prestigious July 17 edition of Scuba News Canada! 🏆🌊 This achievement is a testament to his dedication to exploring and preserving the underwater world.
Exciting New Discoveries with Shotline Diving!
We’re thrilled to share some incredible updates on our recent underwater exploration efforts with Shotline Diving!
After receiving a valuable tip from a local source about submerged cultural resources that had remained undisclosed for years, we set out to conduct side scan sonar surveys to confirm these potential discoveries. Our mission was to bring these hidden pieces of maritime history to light and contribute to the ongoing documentation of our region’s shipwreck heritage.
Four Previously Undocumented Wrecks Discovered
Our team ventured to a well-traveled section of the river, an area with significant boat activity. After making multiple sonar passes over a mile-long stretch, we doubled back to cross-reference our findings. The results? We are delighted to report the likely confirmation of four previously undocumented vessels! While these wrecks may have been known to some, they had yet to be officially documented, making this an important addition to the maritime record.
Additional Verification Work
On our journey, we also took the opportunity to:
📍 Verify the identification numbers on the Airboat N44 2232.4 W75 54 00.5 near Rockport, Ontario
📍 Confirm another vessel previously located by Sonarguy.com
What’s Next?
As we continue our work, we are eager to explore these new sites further, gathering more details through dives, sonar imaging, and photogrammetry. We’ll be sharing videos, photos, and 3D models as we uncover the stories of these wrecks and help preserve our maritime heritage.
Your Support & Tips Matter!
We want to extend a huge thank you for your ongoing encouragement and support. If you have any leads on potential wreck sites or historical resources to document, we’d love to hear from you! Your input helps us continue this important work.
Stay tuned for more updates—there’s plenty of excitement ahead!
🌊 With great enthusiasm,
The Shotline Diving Team
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Corey creates a Model of the Olive Branch
The wreck sits south of Timber Island and can be tricky to reach except on the calmest of days. I’ve had about 11 dives on her over the past 20 years, with 8 of those in the last 3 years.