Shotline Diving

Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes

Ottawa River & Rideau Canal

3D & MEDIA HUB 3D Models, Video & Media This section brings together everything visual: 3D models, video and photo galleries. It exists to show what the sites actually look like, not just list their names and coordinates. The goal is to let divers, researchers and non-divers all see the shape of the wrecks and…

3D & MEDIA HUB

3D Models, Video & Media

This section brings together everything visual: 3D models, video and photo galleries. It exists to show what the sites actually look like, not just list their names and coordinates. The goal is to let divers, researchers and non-divers all see the shape of the wrecks and structures that Shotline documents.
The 3D models are built from real dives and survey work, using still photographs and video frames to reconstruct each wreck in three dimensions. Video and galleries provide context around those models: conditions, approaches, details and the surrounding lake bottom.

Use the navigation pills below to move between the 3D models, the internal video directory, and the external channels and archives that host Shotline and partner material.

Master Wreck Index
Shotline Wreck Map
Media Hub

How 3D & Media Fit into Shotline

3D models, video and photo archives sit alongside the written wreck reports, the Master Wreck Index and the Shotline Wreck Map. Together they turn a chart symbol into a site you can picture before you ever leave the dock.

Planning & Research Workflow

  • Start with the Master Wreck Index or Shotline Wreck Map to find a site.
  • Open the wreck record for identification, history and site notes.
  • Use the 3D model (where available) to understand shape, layout and damage.
  • Use video and galleries to preview approach, lines, moorings and bottom.
  • Bring that picture back into your own dive plan or research notes.

A Note on Reality vs. Models

The models and videos are reference tools, not substitutes for training or judgement. They show layout, orientation and key features, but they do not remove current, visibility, entanglement or overhead risk.
Treat them the way you treat a good chart or set of plans: extremely useful, but always checked against what you see on the day.

3D Models & Media Directory

Use these cards as your main jumping-off points for the visual side of Shotline. Some links stay inside the site, others head out to partner platforms where the heavy media lives.

3D Models

3D Models Overview

The 3D side of Shotline Diving is built around photogrammetry and structured image capture. Multiple passes over a wreck are processed into a point cloud and mesh, then textured from the original imagery to preserve planking, plating, damage and growth.

Internal Directory

Shotline Video Directory

The internal index for Shotline video content, organised by wreck, region and project. Use this when you want to find a specific clip, compare multiple dives on the same site, or see which wrecks currently have supporting video.
Open Video Directory »

External Channel

Shotline Diving – YouTube

Public-facing videos: site overviews, selected dives and project updates. Ideal for non-divers or anyone who wants a quick look at what the wrecks actually look like under current conditions.
Visit Shotline on YouTube »

Partner & Historical Archives

Partner Video Archives

These partner collections capture earlier cameras, older gear and past conditions. They document how both the wrecks and the divers have changed over time.

Using 3D & Media with the Rest of Shotline

3D & Media is designed to sit alongside the written wreck reports, the Master Wreck Index and the Shotline Wreck Map. Start with a wreck record or map location, then use the 3D models, video and galleries to build a visual sense of the site before you plan a dive or undertake further research.
In practical terms, the models and videos are reference tools. They show layout, orientation and key features, but they do not replace real-world training, planning or in-water judgement. Treat them the way you would treat a good chart and a set of historic plans – extremely useful, but always checked against what you see on the day.