Shotline Diving

Sld Ship Type: Tug

Flora L. Baines

Explore the story of the Flora L. Baines, a steam propeller tug that met a tragic end in Lake Ontario during a storm in 1879.

Sld Ship Type: Tug

  • Flora L. Baines

    Explore the story of the Flora L. Baines, a steam propeller tug that met a tragic end in Lake Ontario during a storm in…

  • Satellite (1864)

    Explore the wreck of the Satellite, a steam tug that sank in 1879 while towing schooner barges on Lake Michigan. Discover its historical significance…

  • A.N. Pike (1874)

    Explore the wreck of the A.N. Pike, a wooden steambarge lost to fire in Lake St. Clair in 1879. Discover its history and significance…

  • D.R. Owen US 35040

    Explore the wreck of the D.R. Owen, a scow-schooner that sank in 1878 after striking a pier in Lake Michigan. No casualties reported.

  • Jacques Cartier C 71253

    Explore the wreck of the Jacques Cartier, a wooden steam barge lost in a storm on Lake Huron in 1878. A site of maritime…

  • Cantin C 71611

    Explore the history of the Cantin, a wooden tugboat destroyed by fire in 1878 while moored at Ile Perrot, Quebec. No remains have been…

  • Okonra (1858)

    Explore the remains of the Okonra, a wooden screw propeller vessel that served Georgian Bay before its fiery demise in 1878.

  • M. 16. D.

    Explore the mysterious tugboat M. 16. D., lost to fire in 1878, and learn about its role in the Great Lakes maritime history.

  • H.R. Preston (1877)

    Explore the story of the H.R. Preston, a canal boat lost in Lake Ontario, and the brave rescue of its crew amidst challenging conditions.

  • Collingwood (1874)

    Explore the wreck of the COLLINGWOOD, a steam tug that played a vital role in the lumber trade of Georgian Bay before its tragic…