SHIPWRECK REPORT: Unidentified Pleasure Craft

IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

• • Name: Unidentified Sailboat
• • Type: Small pleasure craft (sailboat)
• • Location: Lake Ontario, near the Southern Trail shipwreck
• • Coordinates: Approx. 50 feet due north of the Southern Trail’s Stern
• • Depth: 30-40 feet (9-12 meters)
• • Access: Shore entry; follow directions to the Southern Trail shipwreck

VESSEL DESCRIPTION

• • Condition: Scuttled; all rigging is missing, and the Hull has been filled with concrete blocks.
• • Purpose: Likely scuttled intentionally for disposal or as an Artificial Reef.
• • Surroundings: Located in close proximity to the Southern Trail shipwreck, which serves as a reference point for divers.

Visibility & DIVING CONDITIONS

• • Visibility: Ranges from 10-30 feet, depending on weather and sediment disturbance.
• • Bottom Conditions: Silty bottom; divers should exercise caution to avoid disturbing sediment and reducing Visibility.

DIRECTIONS TO SITE

1. Access Point: Enter via shore and navigate to the Southern Trail shipwreck.

2. Location: From the Stern of the Southern Trail, swim approximately 50 feet (15 meters) due north to locate the wreck.

CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY

• • Condition: The wreck is intact but stripped of rigging, with the Hull stabilized by concrete blocks.
• • Accessibility: Easy to access from shore; suitable for recreational divers with experience in silty and low-Visibility environments.
• SIGNIFICANCE

While this small sailboat holds minimal historical value, its proximity to the Southern Trail makes it an interesting secondary dive site. The presence of the wreck contributes to the underwater environment, potentially serving as a habitat for aquatic life.

SAFETY NOTES

• • Exercise caution when diving in silty conditions to avoid stirring up sediment.
• • Maintain awareness of depth and surrounding navigation landmarks, particularly the Southern Trail shipwreck.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• • Southern Trail Shipwreck Reports: Includes detailed directions to both wrecks.
• • Local Dive Operators: Provide guided dives and advice on Visibility conditions.
• • Great Lakes Diving Resources: Information on nearby wrecks and diving conditions.

CONCLUSION

This unidentified pleasure craft, scuttled and resting in Lake Ontario, serves as a simple yet intriguing dive site near the Southern Trail shipwreck. Its accessible location and manageable depth make it a good addition to a recreational dive itinerary, particularly for those interested in exploring Artificial Reef environments.