Shotline Diving

Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes

Great Lakes Research Archive

Search the Shotline archive

Wreck Finder

Search thousands of wreck records by vessel name, region, official number, type, river, lake, or project. Browsing 5,000 records is the backup plan; search is the front door.

  • Bayport (pre-1980)

    Explore the capsized tugboat Bayport near Meaford, Ontario, a significant yet obscure event in Canadian maritime history.

    View wreck

  • Ville Marie

    Explore the history of the Ville Marie, a tugboat that caught fire on the Rideau River, with limited details on its fate.

    View wreck

  • Thames No. 1

    Explore the wreck of the Thames No. 1, a tugboat that sank near Ojibway Salt Dock due to structural failure.

    View wreck

  • Translake No. 2 (pre-1980)

    The tugboat Translake No. 2 capsized near Surprise Shoal in Georgian Bay. Details about its history and specifications are limited.

    View wreck

  • D & C

    Explore the wreck of the D & C, a utility tugboat lost on Grenfell Rock in Lake Superior, a site known for its challenging conditions.

    View wreck

  • Rock Queen (pre-1980)

    Explore the mysterious wreck of the Rock Queen, a tugboat lost in Lake Huron, with limited documentation and intriguing circumstances surrounding its sinking.

    View wreck

  • Derrick Whitby (pre-1980)

    Explore the wreck of the tugboat Derrick Whitby, which sank at its moorings in Penetanguishene, Ontario, offering insights into mid-20th century marine operations.

    View wreck

  • Patricia McQueen (pre-1980)

    Explore the wreck of the Patricia McQueen, a tugboat that sank in the Detroit River, with limited details on its history and circumstances.

    View wreck

  • Blue Water Bridge Dump Scow

    Explore the submerged remains of a dump scow lost in the St. Clair River, near the Blue Water Bridge, a vital link in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway.

    View wreck

  • Muriel T (pre-1980)

    The tugboat Muriel T reportedly sank in Lake Erie near Rondeau Harbour, but detailed information about its history and specifications is limited.

    View wreck