Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Patricia McQueen
- Type: Tugboat
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not available
- Registered Tonnage: Not available
- Location: West of Livingstone Channel Light, Detroit River, near Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: McQueen Marine Ltd.
- Number of Masts: Not available
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
The Patricia McQueen was a tugboat operated by McQueen Marine Ltd., a prominent towing and salvage company based in Amherstburg, Ontario, active until the late 1970s. Specific details regarding the tug’s construction, dimensions, and operational history are limited. Tugboats like the Patricia McQueen were typically employed for towing and maneuvering larger vessels, assisting in docking procedures, and performing various tasks within harbors and along waterways.
History
On April 16, the Patricia McQueen sank west of the Livingstone Channel Light in the Detroit River. The exact year of the incident and the circumstances leading to the sinking are not detailed in the available records. The Detroit River is a critical waterway connecting Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie, serving as a major conduit for maritime traffic in the Great Lakes region. Navigating this busy channel poses challenges due to factors such as strong currents, heavy vessel traffic, and submerged hazards.
Significant Incidents
- The Patricia McQueen sank on April 16, but the year is unspecified.
Final Disposition
Information regarding the salvage or recovery efforts following the sinking of the Patricia McQueen is not available. It remains unclear whether the vessel was raised and returned to service, dismantled, or remains submerged at the site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Details about the discovery or documentation of the Patricia McQueen‘s wreck site are not available in the consulted sources.
Resources & Links
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The sinking of the tugboat Patricia McQueen west of the Livingstone Channel Light in the Detroit River remains an obscure event in Great Lakes maritime history. Further research, potentially involving local historical societies or archives, may yield more detailed insights into this incident.
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.
Patricia McQueen – Tugboat Sinking in the Detroit River
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Patricia McQueen
- Former Names: None known
- Registration Number(s): Not available
- Date Built and Launched: Not available
- Measurements: Not available
- Date Lost: April 16 (Year unspecified)
- Location: West of Livingstone Channel Light, Detroit River, near Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
The Patricia McQueen was a tugboat operated by McQueen Marine Ltd., a prominent towing and salvage company based in Amherstburg, Ontario, active until the late 1970s. Specific details regarding the tug’s construction, dimensions, and operational history are limited. Tugboats like the Patricia McQueen were typically employed for towing and maneuvering larger vessels, assisting in docking procedures, and performing various tasks within harbors and along waterways.
History
On April 16, the Patricia McQueen sank west of the Livingstone Channel Light in the Detroit River. The exact year of the incident and the circumstances leading to the sinking are not detailed in the available records. The Detroit River is a critical waterway connecting Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie, serving as a major conduit for maritime traffic in the Great Lakes region. Navigating this busy channel poses challenges due to factors such as strong currents, heavy vessel traffic, and submerged hazards.
Final Disposition
Information regarding the salvage or recovery efforts following the sinking of the Patricia McQueen is not available. It remains unclear whether the vessel was raised and returned to service, dismantled, or remains submerged at the site.
Located By & Date Found
Details about the discovery or documentation of the Patricia McQueen‘s wreck site are not available in the consulted sources.
Notmars & Advisories
No official notices to mariners or advisories concerning obstructions related to the Patricia McQueen have been identified.
Resources & Links
Despite consulting various maritime history sources, including:
no additional information on the Patricia McQueen has been found.
Conclusion
The sinking of the tugboat Patricia McQueen west of the Livingstone Channel Light in the Detroit River remains an obscure event in Great Lakes maritime history. Further research, potentially involving local historical societies or archives, may yield more detailed insights into this incident.
Keywords and Categories
- Keywords: Patricia McQueen, tugboat, sinking, Detroit River, Livingstone Channel, McQueen Marine Ltd., Great Lakes shipwrecks
- Categories: Great Lakes Maritime History, Shipwrecks and Sinkings, Tugboats
Glossary Terms
- Tugboat: A small, powerful vessel designed to maneuver larger ships by towing or pushing them.
- Livingstone Channel: A navigational channel in the Detroit River, crucial for maritime traffic between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.
- Sinking: The process of a vessel submerging underwater due to various factors such as structural failure, collision, or environmental conditions.