Shotline Diving

Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes

Hercules (1843)

Explore the wreck of the Hercules, a pioneering freight vessel that sank in 1883 in the St. Clair River, offering a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

Sld Ship Type: Barge

  • Hercules (1843)

    Explore the wreck of the Hercules, a pioneering freight vessel that sank in 1883 in the St. Clair River, offering a glimpse into Great…

  • Vanderbilt (1873)

    Explore the wreck of the Vanderbilt, a wooden steambarge lost to fire in 1882 near Serpent Island, Lake Huron. All crew members survived the…

  • Lewis Gilbert US 140181

    Explore the history of the Lewis Gilbert, a wooden steambarge that served in the lumber trade before being rebuilt and renamed, continuing its legacy…

  • America US 29763

    Explore the remains of the America, a wooden scow-barge lost in 1881 during a storm near Port Burwell, Ontario. A reminder of Great Lakes…

  • Carrier (1862)

    Explore the wreck of the Carrier, a wooden river barge that played a vital role in coal transportation on the St. Lawrence River during…

  • Quebec

    Explore the submerged remains of the Quebec, a 19th-century river barge, resting in Portsmouth Harbor. A dive site rich in history and regional trade…

  • H & G US 42376

    Explore the mystery of the H & G, a wooden barge lost in 1879 under unknown circumstances, likely during a winter storm.

  • Samson (1873)

    Explore the wreck of the wooden barge Samson, lost to fire in 1879 while being towed on the Detroit River.

  • David G. Williams US 35436

    Explore the wreck of the David G. Williams, a scow barge lost in 1877 while transporting lumber across Lake Michigan.

  • Mendota

    The Mendota was a steam barge that tragically sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in September 1875, resulting in the loss of thirteen…

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Pick a lane: Index, Map, or References

If you’re researching: use References. If you’re diving: use Index + Map. If you’re contributing: start with a Builder or Wreck page.

Master Wreck Index
Wreck Map
References