Shotline Diving

Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes

William Peacock (1829)

Explore the history of the William Peacock, an early sidewheel steamer that faced numerous challenges during its service on Lake Erie.

Sld Ship Type: Steamer

  • William Peacock (1829)

    Explore the history of the William Peacock, an early sidewheel steamer that faced numerous challenges during its service on Lake Erie.

  • Britannia (1833)

    Explore the history of the Britannia, a sidewheel steamer that played a significant role in early Great Lakes navigation.

  • John By

    Explore the story of the John By, an early sternwheel steamboat lost to a storm in 1833, with limited documentation and a significant historical…

  • Martha Ogden (1819)

    Explore the wreck of the Martha Ogden, an early steamship that met its fate in Lake Ontario, offering insights into maritime history and early…

  • Frontenac 1816

    Explore the wreck of the first Canadian steamship, the Frontenac, which operated on the Great Lakes and met its end by fire in 1827.

  • HMS St Lawrence

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of HMS St. Lawrence, a 102-gun warship that became a brewery warehouse, offering insights into early 19th-century naval engineering.

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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
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References