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MUST DIVE #6 — SS North Wind
“The Last of the Six Sisters” Tucked in the North Channel of Lake Huron beneath the cold, grey veil of the Great Lakes lies the SS North Wind—a steel-hulled package freighter built in 1888, and the final survivor of a once-mighty fleet of six near-identical sisters. At over 312 feet long, she was a workhorse…
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Dan Gildea – Scuba News Canada
Huge shoutout to Dan Gildea, featured again in Scuba News Canada! This time, Dan takes us beneath the surface to explore one of the most historically rich wrecks in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region: the legendary HMS Haldimand – better known to wreck divers as the North Bay Wreck. Resting in just 8 feet (2.4 m) of water off Carleton Island, this 18th-century British…
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JC Ames located
A Century Beneath the Waves: The Rediscovery of the J.C. Ames Tugboat By Tom, Spike’s Best Friend A Foggy Morning Revelation On a mist-laden morning in May 2025, Wisconsin angler Christopher Thuss set out for a routine fishing trip near Manitowoc’s breakwater. As he cast his line into the foggy expanse of Lake Michigan, Thuss…
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Must Dive #5
Amherst Island, Lake Ontario135′ wooden schooner | 5 lives lost | Cargo: Feldspar | Depth: 90 ft (28m)3D model available – see below! One of the best-preserved wooden schooners in Lake Ontario – the City of Sheboygan is an absolute must for seasoned divers. She sank on Sept 26, 1915, overloaded with feldspar and overwhelmed…
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The River’s Calling Bob Sherwood – Scubanews Canada
Bob Sherwood’s recent dive report and video, titled “The River Calling,” have been featured in The Scuba News Canada. This piece offers an immersive glimpse into the unique challenges and rewards of diving the St. Lawrence River, particularly in the Thousand Islands region. Sherwood, a seasoned exploration diver and instructor with over 30 years of experience, conducted a…
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Matthews Photos in Scuba News Canada
Today’s Feature in Scuba News Canada Matthew Charlesworth — diver, heritage steward, and co-founder of Shotline Diving — was featured today in Scuba News Canada for his weekend work in the Kingston area. Matthew helped raise seasonal moorings—the first line of defense in protecting historic wrecks like the Dredge Munson from anchor damage. His contribution…
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POW Mooring Update: Munson & Wolfe Islander II Now Live
Shotline Diving is pleased to report that two key dive sites have now been successfully moored for the 2025 season thanks to the combined efforts of dedicated local divers and community support. On a brisk May day, with Lake Ontario waters beginning to warm (now reading 44°F / 6.7°C), our crew deployed and secured surface…
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LakeGuide Goes Live
AI by Ontario Diving – Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes & Rivers Our Facebook AI started posting today, Dive into the Week’s Best Discussions! What’s your take on these discussions? Dive in and share your thoughts!
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Henry Chisholm & Cumberland Site Completed
New 3D Model Release – Henry Chisholm & Cumberland Site Completed (2024) We’re excited to share the latest 3D model release by our trusted partners at 3DShipwrecks.org, showcasing an impressively detailed scan of the 204-foot side-wheeler Cumberland and the 270-foot steam barge Henry Chisholm. The Cumberland, a wooden passenger and freight vessel outfitted in elegant…
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New Model Alert – Mine Trains (Sherkston Shores)
First Feature from the Ontario Side of the Lakes Crew :p !We’re kicking off our dive model series with none other than SOS Ambassador Kayla Martin, representing the Ontario side in style! Kayla takes us on a dive at the Sherkston Shores Quarry, and this time, she’s spotlighting the locomotive resting beneath the surface. Her enthusiasm and dedication…
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