Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Lady of the Lake
- Type: Wooden propeller-driven cargo vessel
- Year Built: 1902
- Builder: Thornbury, Ontario
- Dimensions: Approximately 70 ft (21.34 m) length × 15 ft (4.57 m) beam × 5 ft (1.52 m) depth; 47 gross tons
- Registered Tonnage: 47 gross tons
- Location: Lake Huron, southwest of Christian Island, near Penetanguishene, Ontario
- Official Number: C111854
- Original Owners: Captain F. Henman, Thornbury, Ontario
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Lady of the Lake was a wooden propeller-driven cargo vessel, designed for transporting goods across the Great Lakes.
Description
Built in 1902 at Thornbury, Ontario, the Lady of the Lake measured approximately 70 feet in length, 15 feet in beam, and had a depth of 5 feet. She was registered at 47 gross tons and primarily operated in the Georgian Bay area.
History
The Lady of the Lake was engaged in regular freight routes between Owen Sound and various destinations across Georgian Bay, carrying general cargo including flour and feed.
Significant Incidents
- On November 15, 1911, during a storm, the vessel experienced a hull failure that led to a leak.
- The fire stoves were submerged, extinguishing them and disabling the vessel’s power.
- As the situation worsened, the vessel capsized and sank.
- The captain and his brother, the only two aboard, managed to escape in a lifeboat just before the vessel foundered.
Final Disposition
The Lady of the Lake capsized and sank, but fortunately, there was no loss of life as both crew members survived. The wreck remains unlocated and has not been recovered.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck of the Lady of the Lake has not been documented or located. Future underwater surveys near Christian Island may help identify potential sites, especially if any remnants lie in moderate depths.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Lady of the Lake highlights the vulnerabilities faced by early 20th-century vessels operating on Lake Huron. Despite her small size, her significance in cargo transport makes her story noteworthy.
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