Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Prindoc
- Type: Bulk Freighter
- Year Built: 1903
- Builder: Collingwood Shipbuilding Company
- Dimensions: Length 255 ft (77.7 m); Beam 43 ft (13.1 m); Depth 20 ft (6.1 m)
- Registered Tonnage: 2,372
- Location: Approximately 25 miles southeast of Passage Island
- Original Owners: Canadian Lake Transportation Company
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Prindoc was a steel-hulled bulk freighter, commonly referred to as a “canaller,” designed to navigate the Welland Canal and other locks of the Great Lakes.
Description
Constructed in 1903 by the Collingwood Shipbuilding Company in Collingwood, Ontario, the Prindoc was a newly built bulk freighter measuring 255 feet in length with a beam of 43 feet and a depth of 20 feet. She had a gross tonnage of 2,372 and was designed to transport bulk cargo such as grain, coal, and iron ore throughout the Great Lakes region. The vessel was owned by the Canadian Lake Transportation Company.
History
In June 1903, shortly after her launch, the Prindoc was involved in a collision with the steamer Battleford approximately 25 miles southeast of Passage Island in Lake Superior. The collision resulted in significant damage to the Prindoc, causing her to sink. Details about the circumstances leading to the collision, the exact date, and the fate of the crew are limited in available records.
Significant Incidents
- Collision with the steamer Battleford in June 1903.
Final Disposition
The Prindoc sank in Lake Superior as a result of the collision with the Battleford in June 1903. Specific details regarding salvage operations or the recovery of cargo are not well-documented.
Current Condition & Accessibility
There are no publicly available records indicating that the wreck of the Prindoc has been located or surveyed. The exact position remains unknown, and it is uncertain whether any efforts have been made to discover or document the site.
No specific obstructions or navigational advisories related to the Prindoc are noted in available records. Given the passage of time and the vessel’s relatively small size, it is unlikely that her remains pose a significant hazard to current navigation.
Resources & Links
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The Prindoc represents one of the many bulk freighters that navigated the Great Lakes in the early 20th century. Her loss shortly after entering service highlights the challenges and risks faced by vessels during that era. While much about her story remains unknown, the Prindoc remains a part of the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes.
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.
Identification & Site Information:
- Name: Prindoc
- Former Names: None
- Registration Number(s): Not specified
- Date Built and Launched: 1903
- Measurements: Length 255 feet (77.7 meters), Beam 43 feet (13.1 meters), Depth 20 feet (6.1 meters), Gross Tonnage 2,372
- Date Lost: June 1903
Vessel Type
The Prindoc was a steel-hulled bulk freighter, commonly referred to as a “canaller,” designed to navigate the Welland Canal and other locks of the Great Lakes.
Description
Constructed in 1903 by the Collingwood Shipbuilding Company in Collingwood, Ontario, the Prindoc was a newly built bulk freighter measuring 255 feet in length with a beam of 43 feet and a depth of 20 feet. She had a gross tonnage of 2,372 and was designed to transport bulk cargo such as grain, coal, and iron ore throughout the Great Lakes region. The vessel was owned by the Canadian Lake Transportation Company.
History
In June 1903, shortly after her launch, the Prindoc was involved in a collision with the steamer Battleford approximately 25 miles southeast of Passage Island in Lake Superior. The collision resulted in significant damage to the Prindoc, causing her to sink. Details about the circumstances leading to the collision, the exact date, and the fate of the crew are limited in available records.
Final Disposition
The Prindoc sank in Lake Superior as a result of the collision with the Battleford in June 1903. Specific details regarding salvage operations or the recovery of cargo are not well-documented.
Located By & Date Found
There are no publicly available records indicating that the wreck of the Prindoc has been located or surveyed. The exact position remains unknown, and it is uncertain whether any efforts have been made to discover or document the site.
Notmars & Advisories
No specific obstructions or navigational advisories related to the Prindoc are noted in available records. Given the passage of time and the vessel’s relatively small size, it is unlikely that her remains pose a significant hazard to current navigation.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The Prindoc represents one of the many bulk freighters that navigated the Great Lakes in the early 20th century. Her loss shortly after entering service highlights the challenges and risks faced by vessels during that era. While much about her story remains unknown, the Prindoc remains a part of the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes.
Suggested Keywords and Categories
- Great Lakes Shipwrecks
- Prindoc Bulk Freighter
- Lake Superior Maritime History
- Passage Island Shipwrecks
- 1903 Great Lakes Collisions
- Maritime Disasters
Glossary Terms
- Foundered: A term used to describe a ship filling with water and sinking.
- Gross Tonnage: A measure of the overall internal volume of a vessel.
- Bulk Freighter: A vessel designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement, across bodies of water.