• Tugboat
  • Steambarge
  • Unidentified Barge
  • Holding Company folded
  • Abandoned by New Company
  • Dredged out of water, Sept 2022 by GOC

West Lake is actually a lake located in Prince Edward County, Ontario, reported shipwrecks in West Lake, the information provided is as follows:

  1. Unidentified Barge: There is an unidentified barge that is known to be located in the waters of West Lake. The details and history of this barge are not specified.
  2. Tugboat Maggie R: The Maggie R is a tugboat that was built in 1907. It was primarily used for towing barges and ships on the Great Lakes, as well as for ice clearing and assisting with dredging operations. The vessel has been preserved in its original condition and is open for visitors to explore and learn about its history.
  3. Steam Barge Hamilton: The Hamilton is a steam-powered barge that was built in 1891. It was originally utilized for commercial transportation of goods on the Great Lakes.
  4. MacFarlane, Pratt and Haney: MacFarlane, Pratt and Haney was a shipbuilding company located in Deseronto, Ontario. It operated during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Great Lakes region. The company was involved in dredging operations in Wellington Harbour but eventually went bankrupt. The ships owned by the company were subsequently purchased by the Canadian Dredge and Dry Dock Company.
  5. Canadian Dredge and Dry Dock Company (CD&DDC): CD&DDC was a Canadian shipbuilding and marine engineering company that was active in the 20th century. The company was based in Kingston, Ontario, and operated a shipyard on the Cataraqui River.

Photogallery of dredging operation submitted by a reader, Thanks for the pics.

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