Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Beatrice M.
- Type: Fish tug
- Year Built: 1902
- Builder: Collingwood, Ontario
- Dimensions: 60 ft × 12 ft × 6 ft
- Registered Tonnage: 36 tons
- Location: Lake Superior
- Official Number: 107167
- Original Owners: J. Bowman (1902–1917), William Garrish (1921–1927), A. Murray (1935)
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type
Fish tug
Description
Description
The Beatrice M. was a single-screw steamer built primarily for fishing operations on Lake Superior. It was designed to assist commercial fishermen, operating between Rossport and Port Arthur.
History
History
Owned initially by J. Bowman from 1902 to 1917, the vessel changed hands to William Garrish from 1921 to 1927, and then to A. Murray in 1935. Throughout its service, it played a significant role in the fishing industry of the region.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Removed from register after 1935.
- Scuttled, with the date and location unspecified.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The Beatrice M. was ultimately scuttled, although the exact date and location remain unknown. The registry cancellation likely occurred after 1935.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and it remains undocumented in terms of its exact resting place.
Resources & Links
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Summary
The Beatrice M. served as a fish tug on Lake Superior, built in Collingwood in 1902 and owned by successive operators in Rossport and Port Arthur. Removed from the register after at least 1935, she was ultimately scuttled. Her final resting place and circumstances remain undocumented, making her a strong candidate for deeper archival research and potential wreck-site identification.
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