JOHN LADUE Pleasure Craft

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IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION #


	Vessel Name: JOHN LADUE Type: Pleasure Craft Location: St. Lawrence River, near [specific location if known], Ontario, Canada Date of Incident: Not specified GPS Coordinates: Not available Depth: The wreck lies at an unspecified depth in the St. Lawrence River.

VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION: #

The JOHN LADUE was a pleasure craft, a type of vessel typically used for recreational purposes. Pleasure crafts are common on the St. Lawrence River, which is a popular area for boating, fishing, and other water activities due to its scenic views and accessibility.

HISTORY: #

The JOHN LADUE was likely involved in routine recreational activities on the St. Lawrence River before the incident that led to its sinking. Details about the specific circumstances leading to the vessel’s demise are not documented, but pleasure crafts can encounter various hazards such as rough weather, strong currents, or collisions.

FINAL DISPOSITION: #

The JOHN LADUE was discovered as a wreck in the St. Lawrence River. The circumstances surrounding its sinking remain unclear, and no detailed reports of the incident have been found. The wreck serves as a reminder of the potential dangers even in recreational boating.

NOTMARs & ADVISORIES: #

There are no current Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) specifically related to the JOHN LADUE wreck. The location is not known to be a significant hazard to navigation today.

LOCATED BY & DATE: #

Details about the discovery of the JOHN LADUE wreck are not provided in the available sources. It remains a part of the many undocumented or under-documented wrecks in the St. Lawrence River.

CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY: #

The condition of the JOHN LADUE wreck is unknown due to the lack of specific exploration or recovery efforts. The remains are likely scattered or buried under sediment, common with older and smaller wooden vessels in freshwater environments.

RESOURCES & LINKS: #

Parks Canada Underwater Archaeology Service: May have additional details or leads on this and other wrecks in the St. Lawrence River.
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston: A possible resource for further historical context and information on similar vessels.
WreckSite (www.wrecksite.eu): An extensive online database of shipwrecks that may eventually include more information on the JOHN LADUE.

PHOTOS: #

There are no known photographs of the JOHN LADUE wreck. Given the vessel’s likely size and recreational nature, it is unlikely that extensive visual documentation exists.