Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: D & C
- Type: Tug
- Year Built: [Unknown – likely late 19th or early 20th century]
- Builder: [Unknown]
- Dimensions: Length: [Unknown] ft; Beam: [Unknown]; Depth of hold: [Unknown]
- Registered Tonnage: [TBD]
- Location: Grenfell Rock, Lake Superior
- Coordinates: [TBD – research in progress]
- Official Number: [TBD]
- Original Owners: [Unknown]
- Number of Masts: Single Screw (presumed)
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The D & C was a utility tugboat, likely used for towing barges or assisting ships into ports along the rugged northern Great Lakes coastline.
Description
The D & C met its fate when it grounded on Grenfell Rock in Lake Superior, a notorious hazard to navigation known for claiming multiple vessels over the years. Details surrounding the circumstances of the grounding, weather conditions, and the crew’s fate are currently sparse.
History
The D & C operated during a period of expanding industrial and commercial traffic on Lake Superior. Its grounding on Grenfell Rock adds it to the long list of vessels undone by this navigational menace.
Significant Incidents
- Grounded on Grenfell Rock, Lake Superior.
Final Disposition
The wreck status of the D & C is unknown, with possibilities of it being broken up or salvaged.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Diving suitability is currently unknown, as the wreck is likely scattered or unlocated. The Grenfell Rock area often experiences cold water and moderate to high surface wave action, which may affect visibility and diving conditions.
Resources & Links
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The D & C serves as a representative of the lesser-known tugs that played vital behind-the-scenes roles in the shipping industry on Lake Superior.
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