Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Georgina
- Type: Wooden propeller-driven steam tug
- Year Built: 1893
- Builder: Port Arthur, Ontario
- Dimensions: 74 ft × 15 ft × 7 ft; gross tonnage 44 gc, net 30 nc
- Registered Tonnage: 44 gc
- Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Official Number: C92617
- Original Owners: Lake Superior Tug Co.
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
A wooden steam-powered tug designed for harbor and coastal towing on Lake Superior—likely serving log booms, barges, and larger vessels.
Description
Constructed with a wooden hull, Georgina featured a vertical high-pressure steam engine. With moderate tonnage, it was well-suited for inland Great Lakes operations.
History
- Built and registered in Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay), Georgina operated under the Lake Superior Tug Co.
- Remained registered until 1958, indicating long-term recognition despite its loss.
- No records found of other names, ownership changes, or crew/fares in primary sources reviewed thus far.
Significant Incidents
- Date of loss: Circa 1907 (exact date uncertain).
- Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Lake Superior.
- Cause: Destroyed by fire—records note she was gutted in port (“in the harbor”).
- Casualties: Unknown; no documentation on fatalities or survivors.
Final Disposition
Although this provides a clear skeleton, crucial details remain missing—particularly:
- Exact loss date and cause of ignition
- Crew list at time of fire
- Casualty reports, if any
- Insurance or incident reports
Current Condition & Accessibility
Georgina was a well-known wooden steam tug built in 1893, operating from Port Arthur under the Lake Superior Tug Company. In 1907, she was destroyed by fire in Thunder Bay Harbour. Although her registry lingered until 1958, formal records of the incident are sparse.
Resources & Links
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Next steps involve archival deep dives into 1907 newspapers, HCGL documents, and Ontario shipping records. If you’re planning a deeper dive or fieldwork (e.g., wreck search or documentation), I recommend engaging with Thunder Bay’s maritime institutions and diving archives related to wooden steamboats and tugs.
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