Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Centennial
- Type: Wooden-hulled steam-powered vessel
- Year Built: Not specified (likely prior to 1880)
- Builder: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage: Not located in available records
- Location: Parry Sound, Ontario
- Official Number: Not located in available records
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Centennial was a wooden-hulled steam-powered vessel, likely a small passenger or freight steamer operating in Georgian Bay during the late 19th century.
Description
While specific construction records are unavailable, the Centennial was a typical wooden steamer of the era, likely used for regional transport of passengers and goods between ports along Georgian Bay. These vessels were vital to the economic and social connectivity of remote communities in Ontario before the widespread development of rail and road infrastructure.
History
The Centennial met her end in the early 1880s while docked at Parry Sound, Ontario. She caught fire while at the wharf and was destroyed in the blaze. The incident occurred during a time when waterfront fires were a common hazard due to the prevalence of wooden construction, open flames, and limited firefighting capabilities. No loss of life was reported, and the fire was likely contained to the vessel and immediate dock area.
Significant Incidents
- The Centennial was burned to a total loss at dock in Parry Sound in the early 1880s.
- No loss of life was reported during the incident.
Final Disposition
The Centennial was burned to a total loss at dock in Parry Sound in the early 1880s. There is no record of salvage or reconstruction.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no known records or surveys indicating the remains of the Centennial have been located. Given that she burned at dock, any remnants may have been removed or buried during subsequent harbour development.
Resources & Links
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The Centennial is one of many lesser-known steamers that served the communities of Georgian Bay during the 19th century. Her loss by fire at dock in Parry Sound reflects the vulnerability of early wooden vessels and waterfront infrastructure. Though little remains of her today, she forms part of the broader narrative of Ontario’s maritime heritage.
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: Centennial
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Not located in available records
- Date Built and Launched: Not specified (likely prior to 1880)
- Measurements: Not specified
- Date Lost: Early 1880s
Vessel Type
The Centennial was a wooden-hulled steam-powered vessel, likely a small passenger or freight steamer operating in Georgian Bay during the late 19th century.
Description
While specific construction records are unavailable, the Centennial was a typical wooden steamer of the era, likely used for regional transport of passengers and goods between ports along Georgian Bay. These vessels were vital to the economic and social connectivity of remote communities in Ontario before the widespread development of rail and road infrastructure.
History
The Centennial met her end in the early 1880s while docked at Parry Sound, Ontario. She caught fire while at the wharf and was destroyed in the blaze. The incident occurred during a time when waterfront fires were a common hazard due to the prevalence of wooden construction, open flames, and limited firefighting capabilities. No loss of life was reported, and the fire was likely contained to the vessel and immediate dock area.
Final Disposition
The Centennial was burned to a total loss at dock in Parry Sound in the early 1880s. There is no record of salvage or reconstruction.
Located By & Date Found
There are no known records or surveys indicating the remains of the Centennial have been located. Given that she burned at dock, any remnants may have been removed or buried during subsequent harbour development.
Notmars & Advisories
No current navigational obstructions or advisories are associated with the wreck of the Centennial.
Resources & Links
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – WordPress
- Parry Sound Maritime History – Ontario Archives
- Library and Archives Canada
Conclusion
The Centennial is one of many lesser-known steamers that served the communities of Georgian Bay during the 19th century. Her loss by fire at dock in Parry Sound reflects the vulnerability of early wooden vessels and waterfront infrastructure. Though little remains of her today, she forms part of the broader narrative of Ontario’s maritime heritage.
Suggested Keywords and Categories
- Great Lakes Shipwrecks
- Georgian Bay Steamers
- Parry Sound Maritime Incidents
- 19th Century Dock Fires
- Wooden Steamships
Glossary Terms
- Steamer: A vessel powered by steam engines, commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for inland and coastal navigation.
- Burned at Dock: A maritime incident where a vessel is destroyed by fire while moored, often due to onboard accidents or nearby structural fires.
- Georgian Bay: A large bay of Lake Huron, known for its rugged coastline and historical maritime activity.