SHIPWRECK REPORT
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION
• Name: Unknown Wreckage Near Spanish
• Type: Wooden Ship Wreckage with Purposely Sunk Pleasure Boat
• Location: Northeast of Little Detroit Passage, North Channel, Lake Huron
• GPS Coordinates: Not provided
• Depth: 12.2m (40 ft)
• Difficulty: Novice
CONSTRUCTION & OWNERSHIP
• Date Built: Unknown
• Place Built: Unknown
• Builder: Unknown
• Dimensions: Not recorded
• Registry Number: Not recorded
• Owner(s): Unknown
HISTORY
The wreckage includes an old wooden ship and a purposely sunk pleasure boat. Specific historical details remain undocumented.
FINAL DISPOSITION
• The site is a shallow dive to 40 feet with remnants of a wooden shipwreck and a deliberately submerged pleasure craft. It is well-protected from west winds and serves as a diving site for novice-level divers.
SITE DESCRIPTION
• A shallow dive in a small bay with good protection from west winds. The site features a mix of old wooden shipwreck remains and a deliberately sunk pleasure boat.
DIRECTIONS TO SITE
• From Spanish, ON, proceed to Little Detroit Passage to the south. After clearing Little Detroit while traveling east, turn left and travel northeast, then north, and finally west. Round the first point past the passage and enter the small bay before the two small rock islands.
• The wreckage is located approximately 100 feet offshore, near a steep rock shore. Divers can approach either from the small beach or by boat.
EXPERIENCE RATING
• Novice: Suitable for beginner divers due to shallow depths and minimal currents.
REFERENCES & LINKS
Currently unavailable. Historical and archival research recommended for additional details.
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