Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Lina
- Type: Wooden propeller tug
- Year Built: 1866
- Builder: A. Cantin, Montreal, Quebec
- Dimensions: Length 88 ft (26.8 m); Beam 18 ft (5.5 m); Depth of hold 9 ft (2.7 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 114 g (American measurement) (~106 t)
- Location: Trenton, Ontario
- Coordinates: Not documented
- Official Number: None recorded
- Original Owners: Cantin (Montreal)
- Number of Masts: Not specified
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Lina was a wooden-hulled, screw-propelled tugboat—built in 1866 by A. Cantin in Montreal. Her dimensions (88 ft × 18 ft × 9 ft) and modest tonnage (~114 gross) typify mid-19th-century tug designs operating on the Great Lakes and connected inland waterways.
Description
The Lina was a wooden-hulled, screw-propelled tugboat—built in 1866 by A. Cantin in Montreal. Her dimensions (88 ft × 18 ft × 9 ft) and modest tonnage (~114 gross) typify mid-19th-century tug designs operating on the Great Lakes and connected inland waterways.
History
The Lina likely performed tug and towing services between Montreal and surrounding ports, reflecting burgeoning regional maritime commerce in the post–Confederation period. Operational specifics—routes, frequency, and cargo interactions—remain under-documented in available online archives.
Significant Incidents
- On 14 July 1868, while in Trenton, Ontario (Lake Ontario), the Lina caught fire and was burned, reportedly to a total loss. To prevent the flames from spreading or to mitigate further damage, she was scuttled.
- Some contemporary newspaper accounts speculate that she may have been recovered, but no definitive record of salvage or further service exists.
Final Disposition
On 14 July 1868, while in Trenton, Ontario (Lake Ontario), the Lina caught fire and was “burned, reportedly to a total loss.” To prevent the flames from spreading or to mitigate further damage, she was scuttled. Some contemporary newspaper accounts speculate that she may have been recovered, but no definitive record of salvage or further service exists.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no records indicating that the Lina’s remains were ever located or surveyed. The detail of her scuttling suggests a known location near Trenton, but without archival or archaeological follow-up, the site remains undocumented.
Resources & Links
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No navigational notices (“Notmars”) or official advisories regarding the Lina’s scuttling have been recorded. Access to the site is not applicable as details are unknown and likely shallow or near the shoreline. Emergency contacts would include local marine authorities, such as the Trenton Coast Guard detachment, if active at the time.
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.
Identification Card (Site Style)
Other Names: None recorded
Official Number: None recorded
Registry: Canada/United Kingdom (implied Canadian-built vessel, likely British registry at the time)
Vessel Type: Wooden propeller tug (screw propeller)
Builder: A. Cantin, Montreal, Quebec
Year Built: 1866
Dimensions: Length 88 ft (26.8 m), Beam 18 ft (5.5 m), Depth 9 ft (2.7 m) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Gross Tonnage: 114 g (American measurement) (~106 t)
Cargo on Final Voyage: Not applicable (tug operations)
Date of Loss: 14 July 1868
Location: Trenton, Ontario (Lake Ontario)
Coordinates: Not documented
Depth: N/A (scuttled, not submerged in open water)
Home Port: Montreal (presumed)
Owners: Cantin (Montreal)
Crew: Not specified
Casualties: Not reported
Description
The Lina was a wooden-hulled, screw-propelled tugboat—built in 1866 by A. Cantin in Montreal. Her dimensions (88 ft × 18 ft × 9 ft) and modest tonnage (~114 gross) typify mid-19th-century tug designs operating on the Great Lakes and connected inland waterways. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
History
The Lina likely performed tug and towing services between Montreal and surrounding ports, reflecting burgeoning regional maritime commerce in the post–Confederation period. Operational specifics—routes, frequency, and cargo interactions—remain under-documented in available online archives.
Final Dispositions
On 14 July 1868, while in Trenton, Ontario (Lake Ontario), the Lina caught fire and was “burned, reportedly to a total loss.” To prevent the flames from spreading or to mitigate further damage, she was scuttled. Some contemporary newspaper accounts speculate that she may have been recovered, but no definitive record of salvage or further service exists. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Located By & Date Found
There are no records indicating that the Lina’s remains were ever located or surveyed. The detail of her scuttling suggests a known location near Trenton, but without archival or archaeological follow-up, the site remains undocumented.
Notmars & Advisories
No navigational notices (“Notmars”) or official advisories regarding the Lina’s scuttling have been recorded.
Dive Information
Access: N/A (site details unknown and likely shallow or near shoreline)
Entry Point: Not applicable
Conditions: Unspecified; hazarous due to fire damage and uncertain location
Depth Range: Not documented
Emergency Contacts: Local marine authorities—e.g., Trenton Coast Guard detachment (if active at time)
Permits: Likely required if diving or exploring, under Canadian historic preservation guidelines
Dive Support: Not identified due to lack of site documentation
Crew & Casualty Memorials
There are no known casualty or memorial records for the Lina; no fatalities are reported. Crew names and fates remain undocumented in online repositories.
Documented Statements & Extracts
“Caught fire and burned, reportedly to a total loss. Some newspapers indicated that she may have been recovered.” :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Registry, Enrollment & Insurance Trails
There is no official number recorded for the Lina. Her registry is presumably Canadian (British colonial), with ownership by Cantin of Montreal. Insurance records, if any, are likely held in Canadian marine insurance archives or regional maritime registries—not currently accessible online.
Site Documentation & Imaging
No documentation—photographs, drawings, or sonar/archival surveys—are available for the Lina’s wreck site. Further investigation in Canadian provincial archives or maritime historical collections around Trenton may reveal more.
Resources & Links
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – “LINA” (1866‑1868) entry
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes (general reference)
References
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Files – LINA (1866, A. Cantin, Montreal; loss 14 July 1868 at Trenton, Ontario)
NOAA/WHS Shipwreck Record Card
Other Names: None
Official Number: Not recorded
Coordinates: Not documented
Depth: N/A (scuttled near shore)
Location Description: Trenton, Ontario (Lake Ontario)
Vessel Type: Wooden propeller tug
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 88 ft × 18 ft × 9 ft (26.8 m × 5.5 m × 2.7 m), ~114 g
Condition: Burned to total loss; scuttled
Cause of Loss: Fire
Discovery Date: N/A (no rediscovery recorded)
Discovered By: N/A
Method: N/A
Legal Notes: None recorded
Hazards: Fire damage and scuttled condition; exact site unknown
Permits Required: Likely, per historic preservation regulations