Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: CANADA #2
- Type: Towbarge
- Year Built:
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: 96 ft (29.3 m); Beam: 18 ft (5.5 m); Depth of hold: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Gross – 107 tons; Net – 85 tons
- Location: Approximately three miles east of the entrance to Toronto Harbor, Lake Ontario
- Coordinates: Not precisely recorded
- Official Number: C111911
- Original Owners: Canada Ice Company
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The CANADA #2 was a typical wooden towbarge, a type of vessel commonly used for transporting goods along the Great Lakes. These barges were often towed by tugboats and were vital in moving bulk materials. The CANADA #2 had a length of 96 feet and a beam of 18 feet, with a gross tonnage of 107 tons. The specific cargo it was carrying at the time of its loss remains unknown.
Description
The CANADA #2 was a towbarge utilized by the Canada Ice Company. It was involved in the transportation of goods on Lake Ontario until its loss in April 1902 during a severe storm. The vessel was cast off by the tug towing it and subsequently ran aground, where it was destroyed by the waves.
History
The construction details of the CANADA #2, including its builder and exact build date, are not documented. It was registered under the official number C111911 and was owned by the Canada Ice Company. The barge was likely built or acquired from foreign sources around 1901, making it a relatively new vessel at the time of its loss.
Significant Incidents
- April 1902: The CANADA #2 encountered a severe storm while being towed on Lake Ontario, leading to its loss.
- The tug towing the barge was forced to cast it off due to large waves, leaving it adrift.
- The barge ran aground approximately three miles east of the entrance to Toronto Harbor and was quickly destroyed by the pounding waves.
Final Disposition
In April 1902, the CANADA #2 encountered a severe storm while being towed on Lake Ontario, near Toronto. The tug that was towing the barge was forced to cast it off in large waves, leaving the barge adrift. The barge ran aground approximately three miles east of the entrance to Toronto Harbor. The pounding waves quickly broke the vessel apart, leaving it in pieces. The specific details regarding any cargo it may have been carrying or whether there was any loss of life are not available.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The CANADA #2 was destroyed by the storm that led to its grounding. The wreck is not accessible to divers or researchers, as it was likely reduced to debris and scattered along the lakebed.
Resources & Links
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The wreck of the CANADA #2 serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by vessels on the Great Lakes. As divers, it is important to respect these historical sites and engage in no-touch documentation methods, leaving only bubbles and taking only memories.
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.
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION
- Name: CANADA #2
- Type: Towbarge
- Official Number: C111911
- Length: 96 feet (29.3 meters)
- Beam: 18 feet (5.5 meters)
- Tonnage: Gross – 107 tons; Net – 85 tons
- Construction: Unknown builder and date; wooden hull
- Owner: Canada Ice Company
- Location: Approximately three miles east of the entrance to Toronto Harbor, Lake Ontario
- Coordinates: Not precisely recorded
- Depth at Wreck Site: Unknown
- Condition: Destroyed by storm; believed to be completely broken up by waves
- Accessibility: Not accessible for diving, as the wreck is likely scattered or destroyed
- Site Overview: The CANADA #2 was a towbarge used by the Canada Ice Company. The vessel encountered a severe storm in April 1902, leading to its loss. The barge was cast off by the tug towing it, and it eventually ran aground east of Toronto Harbor, where it was destroyed by the pounding waves.
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION
The CANADA #2 was a typical wooden towbarge, a type of vessel commonly used for transporting goods along the Great Lakes. These barges were often towed by tugboats and were vital in moving bulk materials. The CANADA #2 had a length of 96 feet and a beam of 18 feet, with a gross tonnage of 107 tons. The specific cargo it was carrying at the time of its loss remains unknown.
HISTORY
The construction details of the CANADA #2, including its builder and exact build date, are not documented. It was registered under the official number C111911 and was owned by the Canada Ice Company. The barge was likely built or acquired from foreign sources around 1901, making it a relatively new vessel at the time of its loss.
FINAL DISPOSITION
In April 1902, the CANADA #2 encountered a severe storm while being towed on Lake Ontario, near Toronto. The tug that was towing the barge was forced to cast it off in large waves, leaving the barge adrift. The barge ran aground approximately three miles east of the entrance to Toronto Harbor. The pounding waves quickly broke the vessel apart, leaving it in pieces. The specific details regarding any cargo it may have been carrying or whether there was any loss of life are not available.
NOTMARs & ADVISORIES
There are no active Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) related to the wreck of the CANADA #2, as the vessel was completely destroyed and its remains are likely scattered or unidentifiable.
LOCATED BY & DATE
The wreck of the CANADA #2 has not been located, and given the nature of its destruction, it is unlikely that any significant remains would be found.
CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY
The CANADA #2 was destroyed by the storm that led to its grounding. The wreck is not accessible to divers or researchers, as it was likely reduced to debris and scattered along the lakebed.
RESOURCES & LINKS
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CANADA #2, towbarge, Lake Ontario shipwreck, Toronto Harbor wreck, 1902 storm, Great Lakes maritime history, Canada Ice Company, wooden barge, lost vessels Ontario, Lake Ontario storms.
The towbarge CANADA #2, with an official number of C111911, encountered a loss in April 1902. The specific details regarding its construction, including the builder and build date, are unknown. The barge had dimensions of 96 feet in length and 18 feet in width, with a gross tonnage of 107 and a net tonnage of 85. canada-2-c-111911 1902-04-14 07:49:00