Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Miss York
- Type: Wooden screw ferry, double-deck
- Year Built: 1918
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- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Offshore Sunnyside Beach, Lake Ontario
- Original Owners: Toronto Ferry Company / TTC
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden screw ferry, double-deck.
Description
The Miss York was a wooden screw ferry operated by the Toronto Ferry Company, serving the Toronto Islands from 1918 until its retirement in 1929.
History
By late summer 1929, Miss York was ceremonially burned alongside other retired ferries as part of a public entertainment event at Sunnyside Beach. This practice was part of a tradition at Sunnyside Amusement Park, where decommissioned vessels were transformed into spectacles for the public.
Significant Incidents
- Retired after 1929 inspection due to obsolescence and mechanical deterioration.
- Ceremonially burned in late summer 1929 as part of a public event.
Final Disposition
The Miss York was intentionally burned as a public spectacle, marking its final fate as part of a dramatic farewell to retired ferries.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The vessel no longer exists, having been destroyed in the ceremonial burning.
Resources & Links
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The story of the Miss York highlights the intersection of maritime heritage and urban culture in Toronto, showcasing how decommissioned vessels were celebrated rather than quietly dismantled.
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