Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Creole
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Mouth of the Wye River, Georgian Bay, Ontario
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Schooner
Description
The Creole was a schooner operating on Georgian Bay during the early 20th century. Specific details about its construction, dimensions, and service history are limited.
History
In 1910, the Creole was destroyed by fire near the mouth of the Wye River in Georgian Bay, Ontario. The circumstances surrounding the fire, including its cause and whether there were any casualties, are not well-documented. The Wye River area was a significant location for maritime activity during this period, serving as a navigational point for vessels traversing Georgian Bay.
Significant Incidents
- The Creole was destroyed by fire in 1910.
Final Disposition
Following the fire, the Creole was a total loss. There is no available information indicating that the vessel was salvaged or that any significant recovery efforts were undertaken.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no records indicating that the wreck of the Creole has been located or documented by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Creole in 1910 near the mouth of the Wye River adds to the historical narrative of maritime incidents on Georgian Bay. While specific details about the vessel and the circumstances of its destruction are scarce, the event underscores the risks faced by early 20th-century schooners operating in the region. Further research and exploration may one day shed more light on this enigmatic shipwreck.
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