Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Carl’s Wreck
- Type: Bow Rider
- Year Built: Unknown (likely late 20th century)
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: ~16 ft (4.88 m); Beam unknown; Depth of hold unknown
- Registered Tonnage: None observed
- Depth at Wreck Site: 12.8 m / 42 ft
- Location: Adjacent to rock shoal, near Kring Point State Park, St. Lawrence River, New York State, USA
- Coordinates: 44°22.756′ N, 75°51.974′ W
- Official Number: None observed
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Small recreational bow rider pleasure craft — open bow configuration, outboard or stern-drive powered prior to stripping.
Description
Fiberglass-hulled, recreational bow rider stripped of motor, seating, and most dashboard instrumentation. Hull is broken into two sections but remains in close proximity. Large rocks placed in the stern area are consistent with intentional scuttling practices. Anchor located upstream from main wreckage.
History
No known operational history. Based on condition and construction type, vessel likely served as a private leisure craft before being stripped and deposited. No known reports of collision, fire, or weather-related sinking in immediate vicinity.
Significant Incidents
- Cause of Loss: Intentional scuttling — evidence includes deliberate rock ballasting in stern, stripped fittings, and deployed anchor.
- Salvage & Inquiry Findings: None to date.
- Legal / Insurance Outcomes: Unknown.
Final Disposition
Discovery Date: 2025 (exact month unknown – reported in August 2025). Discovered By: Daniel J. Gildea during sonar mapping expedition; first sighted by team member “Carl.” Search Method: Side-scan sonar detection followed by ROV visual confirmation. Condition: Fair; hull fractured but recognizable. Debris field limited to immediate area.
Current Condition & Accessibility
None issued as of August 2025.
Resources & Links
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Carl’s Wreck represents a recent and rare documented case of a modern small-craft scuttling in the St. Lawrence River near Kring Point State Park. While not historically significant in the traditional sense, its discovery provides valuable insight into patterns of vessel disposal and environmental considerations in the Thousand Islands region. Proper documentation will aid future archaeological monitoring and possible removal efforts.
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