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MUST DIVE #4 – ARABIA
Quick Facts: History: The ARABIA served as a vital link in the Great Lakes cargo network, moving timber, grain, and supplies across Lake Huron. During a fierce storm in the 19th century, she ran aground near Tobermory and was lost — but no lives were taken. Today, her remarkably preserved hull offers a haunting, beautiful dive into…
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Marine Museum Accident
More on the 14 Apr 2025 accident, Kingston ON
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SHOOTING THE LACHINE RAPIDS
SHOOTING THE LACHINE RAPIDS – A ROLL OF THE DICE ON THE ST. LAWRENCE “To run the Lachine was to wager against the river. Many tried. Not all returned.” There is an undeniable pull in gambling with danger. And nowhere in eastern Canada was that gamble more spectacular—or more unforgiving—than in the Lachine Rapids of…
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Must Dive #3: Dredge Munson
Located off Lemoine Point in Kingston, Ontario, resting at a depth of 110 feet, the Munson dredge barge offers divers a unique glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history. Built in the late 19th century and sunk on April 29, 1890, the Munson served an essential role in shaping the waterways that made regional commerce and…
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SS Emporer 3D Model Release
New Release Alert from 3DShipwrecks.org! The incredible team over at 3DShipwrecks.org has just released their latest 3D model — the wreck of the mighty SS EMPORER, lost on Lake Superior in 1947. A steel freighter over 525 feet long, Emporer tragically ran aground on Canoe Rocks in thick fog, taking 12 crew members with her. Today, her shattered hull still rests in the depths — a powerful and haunting…
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Must Dive #2 – The Keystorm: A Wreck of Iron and Legend
We are proud to announce the latest addition to our growing “Must Dive” series—a page dedicated to one of the most iconic wrecks in the St. Lawrence River: the SS Keystorm. Explore the page now: shotlinediving.com/docs/keystorm-c129749-41 The Wreck The Keystorm, a steel freighter lost in 1912, is one of the most visited and respected dive…
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Corey – Mooring Line Work
What an incredible day on (and off) the water with the Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS) Picton Chapter! Under the expert guidance of Raimund Krub, participants gathered to design and construct a brand-new mooring line from the anchor point right up to the surface float — this time for the beloved wreck site of the Rae. From…
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3DShipwrecks.org Project Recognized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
/cuWe are thrilled to share that the groundbreaking work of 3DShipwrecks.org has been recognized in a recent presentation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This acknowledgment reinforces the value, reach, and growing significance of this collaborative and historically vital project. At Shotline Diving and Ontario Diving, we are proud to support the 3DShipwrecks initiative wholeheartedly. This ambitious, multi-generational effort…
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Must Do Dives – 1 (Wolfe Islander II)
Must Do Dive #1 — Wolfe Islander II Kingston, Ontario | St. Lawrence River https://shotlinediving.com/docs/wolfe-islander-ii-6 Wreck Snapshot: Wreck History: The Wolfe Islander II was the lifeline between Kingston and Wolfe Island from 1946 to 1976. After being retired and replaced by the Islander III, the ship was donated by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and scuttled just offshore from…
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3D Model Release by NOAASchooner Thrust – Fair Haven New York, Lake Ontario
NOAA has officially released a 3D model of the schooner Thrust, a historic shipwreck located in Sackets Harbor, New York, within the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. About the Thrust The Thrust was a two-masted schooner that sailed the Great Lakes during the 19th century, primarily transporting cargo and goods between ports. A New Look at History Using advanced sonar and photogrammetry, NOAA has…
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