Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Finglo
- Type: Tugboat
- Year Built: 1925
- Builder: Port Stanley, Ontario
- Dimensions: 77 ft (23.47 m); Beam 21 ft (6.4 m); Depth of hold 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 83 tons
- Location: Lake Ontario
- Official Number: 152501
- Original Owners: Finlay Fish & Storage Co., H. J. Dixon, Toronto Towing & Salvage Co.
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
The Finglo was a screw-propelled tugboat constructed in 1925 in Port Stanley, Ontario. Initially measuring 77 feet in length with a beam of 21 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a gross tonnage of 83 tons. The vessel was designed for towing and salvage operations, serving various owners throughout her operational life.
History
The Finglo began her service with the Finlay Fish & Storage Co. in Port Stanley, Ontario, where she operated from 1928 to 1935. In 1941, while docked at the Toronto Dry Dock Co. in the Keating Channel, Toronto, the vessel caught fire and burned on June 7. She was subsequently raised and rebuilt by the Toronto Dry Dock Co., Ltd., with her dimensions altered to 84 feet in length, 20.66 feet in beam, and 8 feet in depth, resulting in a gross tonnage of 67 tons. Following this reconstruction, she was renamed H.J.D. No.1 in 1942.
Post-rebuild, the vessel changed ownership multiple times:
- 1945: Acquired by H. J. Dixon, Toronto.
- 1953-1956: Owned by Toronto Towing & Salvage Co.
Throughout these years, the tugboat continued to operate in towing and salvage capacities within the Great Lakes region.
Significant Incidents
- 1941: Caught fire while docked at the Toronto Dry Dock Co.
Final Disposition
In 1961, after being stripped of usable equipment, the Finglo was towed into Lake Ontario and scuttled, marking the end of her service life.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Specific details regarding the exact location and discovery of the Finglo‘s wreck are not readily available. Given her intentional scuttling, the site may not have been subject to formal discovery or archaeological investigation.
There are no known navigational warnings or advisories related to the Finglo‘s scuttling site. Mariners are generally advised to be cautious of submerged hazards in areas known for vessel scuttling.
Resources & Links
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The Finglo‘s history reflects the dynamic nature of maritime operations and vessel repurposing in the Great Lakes region. From her construction in Port Stanley to her various ownerships and eventual scuttling in Lake Ontario, the vessel’s lifecycle exemplifies the adaptability and challenges faced by working tugboats of her era.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Finglo
- Former Name: H.J.D. No.1 (1942)
- Official Number: 152501
- Date Built and Launched: 1925
- Builder: Port Stanley, Ontario
- Measurements:
- Original Dimensions: 77 feet (23.47 metres) length x 21 feet (6.4 metres) beam x 8 feet (2.44 metres) depth
- Gross Tonnage: 83 tons
- Date Lost: 1961
- Final Disposition: Scuttled in Lake Ontario
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
The Finglo was a screw-propelled tugboat constructed in 1925 in Port Stanley, Ontario. Initially measuring 77 feet in length with a beam of 21 feet and a depth of 8 feet, she had a gross tonnage of 83 tons. The vessel was designed for towing and salvage operations, serving various owners throughout her operational life.
History
The Finglo began her service with the Finlay Fish & Storage Co. in Port Stanley, Ontario, where she operated from 1928 to 1935. In 1941, while docked at the Toronto Dry Dock Co. in the Keating Channel, Toronto, the vessel caught fire and burned on June 7. She was subsequently raised and rebuilt by the Toronto Dry Dock Co., Ltd., with her dimensions altered to 84 feet in length, 20.66 feet in beam, and 8 feet in depth, resulting in a gross tonnage of 67 tons. Following this reconstruction, she was renamed H.J.D. No.1 in 1942.
Post-rebuild, the vessel changed ownership multiple times:
- 1945: Acquired by H. J. Dixon, Toronto.
- 1953-1956: Owned by Toronto Towing & Salvage Co.
Throughout these years, the tugboat continued to operate in towing and salvage capacities within the Great Lakes region.
Final Disposition
In 1961, after being stripped of usable equipment, the Finglo was towed into Lake Ontario and scuttled, marking the end of her service life.
Located By & Date Found
Specific details regarding the exact location and discovery of the Finglo‘s wreck are not readily available. Given her intentional scuttling, the site may not have been subject to formal discovery or archaeological investigation.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no known navigational warnings or advisories related to the Finglo‘s scuttling site. Mariners are generally advised to be cautious of submerged hazards in areas known for vessel scuttling.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Finglo‘s history reflects the dynamic nature of maritime operations and vessel repurposing in the Great Lakes region. From her construction in Port Stanley to her various ownerships and eventual scuttling in Lake Ontario, the vessel’s lifecycle exemplifies the adaptability and challenges faced by working tugboats of her era.
Keywords: Finglo, H.J.D. No.1, tugboat, Port Stanley, Lake Ontario, scuttled, maritime history
Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Tugboats, Maritime History
Glossary Terms: Gross Tonnage, Beam, Draft, Scuttling, Screw Propulsion
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