Shotline Diving

Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes

George J. Whelan (Erwin L. Fisher, Port de Caen, Bayersher, Claremont)

Explore the tragic history of the George J. Whelan, a sandsucker that capsized in Lake Erie, claiming 15 lives during its final voyage.

Sld Ship Type: Ship

  • George J. Whelan (Erwin L. Fisher, Port de Caen, Bayersher, Claremont)

    Explore the tragic history of the George J. Whelan, a sandsucker that capsized in Lake Erie, claiming 15 lives during its final voyage.

  • Joesph L. Russell (Lakeside) C 90778

    Explore the history of the Lakeside, a former excursion steamer turned tugboat, now resting under Lake Ontario after succumbing to a gale in 1929.

  • Whale

    Explore the wreck of the Whale, a former car ferry turned sandsucker barge, lost in 1927 after a collision in Lake St. Clair.

  • City Of Bangor US 127131

    Explore the wreck of the City of Bangor, a steel-hulled freighter that met its fate in a storm on Lake Superior in 1926.

  • Lake Grogan (1919)

    Explore the unique history of the Lake Grogan, the only Laker-class vessel lost on the Great Lakes, which sank during a storm in 1926.

  • Adrelexa (1888)

    Explore the history of the Adrelexa, a wooden propeller vessel lost to fire in 1926, now a part of Lake Temiskaming’s maritime lore.

  • Como

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Como, a passenger vessel scuttled in Lake Minnetonka in 1926, offering unique diving conditions and historical significance.

  • Kelley Island US 212301

    Explore the tragic story of the Kelley Island, a dredge lost in 1925, highlighting the importance of safety in maritime operations.

  • Island Queen (1895)

    Explore the remains of the Island Queen, a stonehooker schooner abandoned in Whitby Harbour, Ontario, reflecting the resourcefulness of late 19th-century lake craft.

  • Glenorchy C 138213 (A.E. Stewart US 10778)

    Explore the wreck of the Glenorchy, a steel-hulled freighter that sank in Lake Huron after a collision in 1924.

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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
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References