Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Nipigon
- Type: Tug or small steamer
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Huron
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Likely a small wooden tug or steamer, based on size implied and common usage of the period.
Description
The Nipigon was probably used for harbor duties or light towing near the Huron coastline. Specific details regarding her construction, dimensions, and machinery are currently unavailable.
History
The Nipigon sank in Lake Huron after striking the bottom during a storm, which caused her hull planking to stove in. The exact date of loss is approximated to the early 1880s, but no precise year has been documented.
Significant Incidents
- Cause of Loss: Struck bottom during a storm, which “stove in her hull planking,” causing her to sink.
- Approximate Date: Early 1880s (exact year not found in HL Shipwreck Files).
- Location: Lake Huron (records only indicate the lake—no precise coordinates).
Final Disposition
No records specify the fate of the crew or any casualties; their status remains unknown.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Existing vessel data is minimal, with significant gaps in identity and context. To fully reconstruct her story, diving into specific archival sources—particularly for small, unregistered tugs of that era—is essential.
Resources & Links
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The Nipigon represents a small but significant part of maritime history in the Great Lakes. Further research is needed to uncover her full story and the circumstances surrounding her loss.
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