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.
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 – D & C.
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION
- Vessel Name: D & C.
- Type: Tug
- Rig: Single Screw (presumed)
- Built: [Unknown – likely late 19th or early 20th century]
- Registry: Canada or U.S. (TBD)
- Official Number: [TBD]
- Date of Loss: [Unknown – Grounded, presumed early 20th century]
- Location: Lake Superior
- Final Position: Grenfell Rock
- Coordinates: [TBD – research in progress]
- Depth: [Varies – dependent on grounding site]
- Hull Material: Steel or wood (TBD)
- Length: [Unknown]
- Beam: [Unknown]
- Draft: [Unknown]
- Propulsion: Steam (assumed)
- Builder: [Unknown]
- Owner at Time of Loss: [Unknown]
- Cause: Grounding on Grenfell Rock
- Wreck Status: Unknown – potentially broken up or salvaged
- Casualties: [Unknown]
- Recovery or Salvage: [Unknown – further research required]
HISTORY
The D & C. was a utility tugboat that operated on Lake Superior during a period of expanding industrial and commercial traffic. Like many of its type, it was likely used for towing barges or assisting ships into ports along the rugged and often storm-tossed northern Great Lakes coastline.
It 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.
CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY
- Diving Suitability: Unknown – likely scattered or unlocated
- Accessibility: [Pending confirmation of site]
- Visibility & Conditions: Grenfell Rock area often experiences cold water and moderate to high surface wave action
LEGACY & SIGNIFICANCE
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. Its grounding on Grenfell Rock adds it to the long list of vessels undone by this navigational menace.
REFERENCES & LINKS
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes – www.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca
- David Swayze Shipwreck File
- Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Records
- Library & Archives Canada Ship Registry
KEYWORDS TugDC #LakeSuperiorShipwreck #GrenfellRockWreck #SteamTug #GreatLakesHistory #ShipwreckInvestigation #ShotlineDiving
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