Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Miss Simcoe
- Type: double-deck wooden screw ferry
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- Location: Off Sunnyside Beach, Lake Ontario
- Original Owners: Toronto Ferry Company, later TTC
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Miss Simcoe was a double-deck wooden screw ferry that operated in Toronto’s ferry system.
Description
Miss Simcoe was decommissioned after an inspection in 1929, deemed unfit for continued use. The ferry was part of a fleet operated by the Toronto Ferry Company, later known as the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
History
Miss Simcoe operated from approximately 1918 until its retirement in 1929. The ferry was part of the Toronto ferry service, which provided transportation across the waters of Lake Ontario.
Significant Incidents
- In late 1929, Miss Simcoe was ceremonially burned off Sunnyside Beach as part of a public spectacle, alongside other retired ferries.
- The event was designed to entertain crowds, featuring flames, smoke, and fireworks.
Final Disposition
The burning of Miss Simcoe was part of a tradition of retiring obsolete ferries at Sunnyside Beach, symbolizing the end of their service while providing community entertainment.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As a result of the ceremonial burning, Miss Simcoe no longer exists as a physical vessel.
Resources & Links
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The ceremonial burning of Miss Simcoe reflects a unique aspect of Toronto’s maritime history, merging civic ceremony with leisure culture and marking the transition of ferry services in the early 20th century.
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