Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Unidentified Houseboat
- Type: Houseboat
- Year Built:
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Not recorded
- Registered Tonnage: Not recorded
- Location: French Creek Bay, near Clayton, New York
- Coordinates: 44°14'15.47″ N, 76°05'49.97″ W
- Official Number: None
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type Description
The Unidentified Houseboat was a floating residence designed for leisure and recreation on the St. Lawrence River. Houseboats were popular in the Thousand Islands for fishing, relaxing, and exploring the waterways.
Description
Description
The vessel’s specific history is undocumented. Whether it sank by accident, abandonment, or deliberate scuttling remains a mystery, but its presence in French Creek Bay keeps it part of local diving lore.
History
History
The wreck rests in shallow waters near Clayton, NY. No salvage is recorded, and its remains are now a small but intriguing dive site.
Significant Incidents
Significant Incidents
- Cause of Loss: Likely abandonment, accident, or scuttling (unconfirmed).
- Casualties: None reported.
Final Disposition
Final Disposition
The wreck rests in shallow waters near Clayton, NY. No salvage is recorded, and its remains are now a small but intriguing dive site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Condition & Accessibility
- Shallow depth makes it ideal for recreational divers.
- Wood and composite structure likely deteriorated; metal parts corroded.
- Visibility varies by season.
Resources & Links
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Conclusion
This wreck adds a mysterious chapter to the maritime heritage of the Thousand Islands. While much about the vessel remains unknown, it offers divers a tangible connection to the river’s past.
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: Unidentified Houseboat
- Other Names: None recorded
- Official Number: None
- Registry: United States
- Vessel Type: Houseboat
- Builder: Unknown
- Year Built: Unknown
- Year Sank: Unknown
- Dimensions: Not recorded
- Tonnage: Not recorded
- Cargo on Final Voyage: None (residential use)
- Date of Loss: Unknown
- Cause of Loss: Abandonment, accident, or scuttling (unconfirmed)
- Crew / Occupants: Unknown
- Casualties: None reported
- Location: French Creek Bay, St. Lawrence River, near Clayton, New York
- Coordinates: 44°14’15.47″ N, 76°5’49.97″ W
- Depth: Shallow (recreational diving range)
- Home Port: Presumed Clayton, NY
- Owners: Unknown
Vessel Type Description
The Unidentified Houseboat was a floating residence designed for leisure and recreation on the St. Lawrence River. Houseboats were popular in the Thousand Islands for fishing, relaxing, and exploring the waterways.History
The vessel’s specific history is undocumented. Whether it sank by accident, abandonment, or deliberate scuttling remains a mystery, but its presence in French Creek Bay keeps it part of local diving lore.Final Disposition
The wreck rests in shallow waters near Clayton, NY. No salvage is recorded, and its remains are now a small but intriguing dive site.Condition & Accessibility
- Shallow depth makes it ideal for recreational divers.
- Wood and composite structure likely deteriorated; metal parts corroded.
- Visibility varies by season.
Resources & Links
- Thousand Islands Museum – Clayton, NY
- St. Lawrence River Historical Foundation
- Local dive shops and charters