Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Bayport
- Type: Tugboat
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not available
- Registered Tonnage: Not available
- Location: Approximately 44° 32'00" N, 80° 13'12" W, near Meaford, Ontario, Canada
- Coordinates: Approximately 44° 32'00" N, 80° 13'12" W
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Not available
- Number of Masts: Not available
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
The Bayport was a tugboat operating in the vicinity of Meaford, Ontario. Specific details regarding its construction, dimensions, and operational history are limited. Tugboats like the Bayport were typically employed for towing and maneuvering larger vessels, assisting in docking procedures, and performing various tasks within harbors and along waterways.
History
The Bayport experienced a capsizing incident at the coordinates 44° 32’00” N, 80° 13’12” W, which places it near Meaford, Ontario, on the southern shore of Georgian Bay. The circumstances leading to the capsizing, the exact date of the incident, and any casualties are not detailed in the available records. Georgian Bay has been a significant waterway in Ontario, serving both commercial and recreational purposes, and incidents like this highlight the challenges faced by vessels navigating its waters.
Significant Incidents
- The Bayport capsized near Meaford, Ontario, but details regarding the incident are scarce.
Final Disposition
The ultimate fate of the Bayport following the capsizing remains unclear due to the lack of detailed records. It is unknown whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or dismantled.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or documentation of the Bayport‘s wreck site is not available in the consulted sources.
Resources & Links
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The capsizing of the tugboat Bayport near Meaford, Ontario, remains an obscure event in Canadian maritime history. Further research, potentially involving local historical societies or archives, may yield more detailed insights into this incident.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Bayport – Tugboat Capsizing near Meaford, Ontario
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Bayport
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Not available
- Date Built and Launched: Not available
- Measurements: Not available
- Date Lost: Not available
- Location: Approximately 44° 32’00” N, 80° 13’12” W, near Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
The Bayport was a tugboat operating in the vicinity of Meaford, Ontario. Specific details regarding its construction, dimensions, and operational history are limited. Tugboats like the Bayport were typically employed for towing and maneuvering larger vessels, assisting in docking procedures, and performing various tasks within harbors and along waterways.
History
The Bayport experienced a capsizing incident at the coordinates 44° 32’00” N, 80° 13’12” W, which places it near Meaford, Ontario, on the southern shore of Georgian Bay. The circumstances leading to the capsizing, the exact date of the incident, and any casualties are not detailed in the available records. Georgian Bay has been a significant waterway in Ontario, serving both commercial and recreational purposes, and incidents like this highlight the challenges faced by vessels navigating its waters.
Final Disposition
The ultimate fate of the Bayport following the capsizing remains unclear due to the lack of detailed records. It is unknown whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or dismantled.
Located By & Date Found
Information regarding the discovery or documentation of the Bayport‘s wreck site is not available in the consulted sources.
Notmars & Advisories
No official notices to mariners or advisories concerning obstructions related to the Bayport have been identified.
Resources & Links
Despite consulting various maritime history sources, including:
- 3dshipwrecks.org
- Great Lakes Vessels Online Index
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- David Swayze Shipwreck File
- Shipwreck Stories
- Sonarguy.com
- Save Ontario Shipwrecks
- Library and Archives Canada
- Library of Congress
- Toronto Telegram Fonds
no additional information on the Bayport has been found.
Conclusion
The capsizing of the tugboat Bayport near Meaford, Ontario, remains an obscure event in Canadian maritime history. Further research, potentially involving local historical societies or archives, may yield more detailed insights into this incident.
Keywords and Categories
- Keywords: Bayport, tugboat, capsizing, Meaford, Georgian Bay, Canadian shipwrecks
- Categories: Canadian Maritime History, Shipwrecks and Capsizings, Tugboats
Glossary Terms
- Tugboat: A small, powerful vessel designed to maneuver larger ships by towing or pushing them.
- Capsizing: The overturning of a vessel in water.
- Georgian Bay: A large bay of Lake Huron, located in Ontario, Canada, known for its rugged coastline and numerous islands.