Preserve Our Wrecks Kingston (POW) has just published a detailed 3D model of the Kingston Museum Water Intake Crib No. 1, now viewable online through Sketchfab. This immersive model represents one of the wooden crib structures once critical to Kingston’s municipal water intake system on Lake Ontario.

Submerged Infrastructure, Digitally Preserved

Installed in the 19th century, these cribs housed intake pipes drawing fresh lake water into the city’s system. Today, Crib No. 1 remains an underwater cultural heritage site—its physical remains preserved by time and its form now digitally captured through photogrammetry and site modeling.

Explore the model: Sketchfab – Kingston Water Intake Crib No. 1

Connected to Marine Museum Barge 2 Dive Site

These historic intake pipes are featured at the Marine Museum Barge 2 dive site, one of Kingston’s premier urban dive destinations. The inclusion of industrial-era crib infrastructure offers divers a unique blend of natural exploration and maritime heritage.Kudos to the Team

Congratulations to all the divers, researchers, and volunteers involved in documenting and modeling this piece of underwater history. Efforts like these bridge the gap between physical exploration and digital access—bringing submerged heritage to a broader audience.

Support Shipwreck Preservation in Your Community

Projects like this rely on the dedication of local heritage groups, volunteers, and technical divers. If you value the preservation of underwater history, consider supporting your local shipwreck preservation society—whether through donations, volunteer work, or membership.

Preserve the past. Dive into the future.