Buccaneer

Explore the partially submerged wreck of the Buccaneer, a small sailboat abandoned in Humber Bay, easily accessible for divers and snorkelers.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: Buccaneer
  • Type: Sailboat
  • Year Built:
  • Builder:
  • Dimensions: Estimated ~25–35 ft
  • Registered Tonnage: Unknown
  • Location: Humber Bay Promenade Park, Toronto, Ontario
  • Coordinates: Approximate Coordinates: 43.6275° N, 79.4782° W
  • Original Owners: Unknown
  • Number of Masts: Unknown

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Vessel Type: Sailboat

Description

The Buccaneer appears to be a small recreational sailboat that was abandoned in the shallow waters off Humber Bay, west of downtown Toronto. The hull remains partially submerged and visible from shore, deteriorating over time.

Cargo at Time of Loss: None

Loss of Life: None reported

History

Loss Details:

  • Date of Abandonment: Unknown (observed in recent years)
  • Lake: Lake Ontario
  • Location: Humber Bay Promenade Park, Toronto, Ontario
  • Specific Site: Near Humber Bay Shores / Humber Bay Arch Bridge
  • Cause of Loss: Abandonment

Significant Incidents

Significant Incidents:

  • The Buccaneer was abandoned, leading to its current state as a partially submerged wreck.

Final Disposition

The wreck is currently considered a local curiosity rather than a historical wreck. It remains partially submerged and is deteriorating over time.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Wreck Condition: Partially submerged; deteriorating hull visible.

Dive Accessibility: Easily accessible by shore snorkel or kayak.

Known Surveys: None official; local divers have reported it informally.

Hazards: Sharp hull debris, unstable footing in silty bottom.

Resources & Links

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The Buccaneer offers a unique diving experience for those interested in exploring a local wreck, with easy access and a chance to observe the effects of time on a recreational sailboat.

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.

Shipwreck Report: BUCCANEER

Vessel Information

  • Vessel Name: Buccaneer
  • Other Names: Unknown
  • Vessel Type: Sailboat
  • Construction: Presumed fiberglass or wood (modern recreational type)
  • Build Year: Unknown
  • Length: Estimated ~25–35 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: Unknown

Loss Details

  • Date of Abandonment: Unknown (observed in recent years)
  • Lake: Lake Ontario
  • Location: Humber Bay Promenade Park, Toronto, Ontario
  • Specific Site: Near Humber Bay Shores / Humber Bay Arch Bridge
  • Coordinates (approx.): 43.6275° N, 79.4782° W
  • Cause of Loss: Abandonment

Incident Description:

The Buccaneer appears to be a small recreational sailboat that was abandoned in the shallow waters off Humber Bay, west of downtown Toronto. The hull remains partially submerged and visible from shore, deteriorating over time.

Cargo at Time of Loss: None

Loss of Life: None reported

Current Wreck Status

  • Wreck Condition: Partially submerged; deteriorating hull visible
  • Dive Accessibility: Easily accessible by shore snorkel or kayak
  • Known Surveys: None official; local divers have reported it informally
  • Hazards: Sharp hull debris, unstable footing in silty bottom
  • Remarks: Considered a local curiosity rather than a historical wreck

Location Estimate

Approximate Coordinates:

43.6275° N, 79.4782° W

(Humber Bay Park East / Promenade area)

Accessible from shore via the pedestrian waterfront trail.

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