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Joey Jiny

Explore the abandoned Joey Jiny, a derelict motorboat near Badgeley Island in Lake Huron, known for its calm waters and cruising routes.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: Joey Jiny
  • Type: Recreational motorboat
  • Year Built: Unknown, presumed mid-to-late 20th century
  • Builder: Unknown
  • Dimensions: Estimated ~20-26 ft (6-8 m); Beam; Depth of hold
  • Registered Tonnage: Unavailable – presumed unregistered or deregistered
  • Location: Near Badgeley Island, North Channel, Lake Huron
  • Coordinates: 46.0163005, -81.8001492
  • Official Number: Unavailable
  • Original Owners: Unknown
  • Number of Masts: None

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Recreational motorboat – likely a pleasure craft or small fishing vessel

Description

Joey Jiny is a small, likely fibreglass-hulled motorboat found abandoned near Badgeley Island, located in the North Channel of Lake Huron, close to the town of Little Current, Ontario. Badgeley Island is known for calm anchorages and popular cruising routes, suggesting the boat may have been used seasonally or left following mechanical or structural failure. The vessel appears to be derelict, with signs of prolonged exposure, possibly partially submerged or deteriorating.

History

There is no known formal record of the vessel in the Canadian Register of Vessels or within regional transportation databases. The boat’s name, “Joey Jiny,” indicates a personalized or private recreational craft. Badgeley Island is frequented by cruisers and cottagers, making it plausible the boat was left unattended, damaged, or abandoned due to neglect, weather, or accident. Such abandoned vessels are not uncommon along isolated stretches in the North Channel, where retrieval or reporting efforts are minimal.

Significant Incidents

  • No significant incidents reported.

Final Disposition

The vessel is currently abandoned, no salvage or clean-up has been confirmed. There may be environmental concerns regarding fuel, debris, or hull degradation if not addressed.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Observed informally by boaters and kayakers near Badgeley Island. No formal discovery or dive logged. Appears visible from surface and shoreline depending on water levels.

Resources & Links

References are being reviewed for this wreck.

Joey Jiny serves as a reminder of the many recreational vessels that can become abandoned in remote areas, highlighting the importance of responsible boating and vessel management.