Shotline Diving

Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes

James W. Ross

Explore the wreck of the James W. Ross, a 1852 wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie, showcasing the challenges faced by mid-19th century vessels.

Sld Ship Type: Tug

  • James W. Ross

    Explore the wreck of the James W. Ross, a 1852 wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie, showcasing the challenges faced by…

  • Brothers (1839)

    Explore the wreck of the Brothers, a significant sidewheel steamer that played a vital role in early Great Lakes shipping before its sinking in…

  • Baltic (Baltin)1851

    Explore the wreck of the Baltic, a wooden brig lost in 1855 near Port Stanley, Ontario. A dive into history awaits in Lake Erie.

  • Flying Cloud

    Explore the history of the Flying Cloud, a two-masted schooner that capsized in 1853 during a squall on Lake Michigan.

  • Utica (1849)

    Explore the grounded remains of the Utica, a wooden steamboat lost near Port Ontario, Lake Ontario, due to navigational error in the mid-19th century.

  • Emigrant (1843)

    Explore the history of the Emigrant, a pioneering propeller steamer that played a significant role in Great Lakes navigation during the 1840s.

  • Dart (pre-1844)

    Explore the tragic history of the Dart, a steam-powered vessel lost to a catastrophic boiler explosion in 1844 on the Rideau Canal.

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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