Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: RECRD 2355
- Type: Submerged Wreck (Dangerous to Navigation)
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Registered Tonnage:
- Depth at Wreck Site: 5.18 m / 17 ft
- Location: Off a pier in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
- Coordinates: Latitude: 46.475019, Longitude: -84.302814
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The type of vessel remains unknown, with no identifying information about its construction, dimensions, or purpose. The submerged wreck presents a potential hazard to surface navigation, particularly given the shallow depth recorded during initial surveys.
Description
The wreck was first detected using a fathometer, which identified its presence at a least depth of 9.1 feet (2.77 meters) in 14 feet (4.27 meters) of water. This was noted as a potential hazard to navigation, necessitating further investigation. The record was documented in CL210/82.
History
The wreck was later reported by Dennis Dougherty and Loran Hartwig, who confirmed its existence in approximately 17 feet (5.18 meters) of water. They described the wreck’s location as being directly off their pier in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Despite its initial detection and confirmation, no diver investigation or salvage operation was conducted to determine the wreck’s identity or verify its condition. A full survey was recommended, involving bottom drag or diver exploration within a radius of 10 meters to confirm or disprove the wreck’s existence. The requirement to disprove the wreck’s presence included providing salvage documentation, but no such evidence was submitted.
The wreck remains officially listed as “not investigated,” with its identity and condition unknown. It continues to pose a navigational hazard, particularly for vessels operating in shallow waters near the site.
Significant Incidents
- The wreck was first detected using a fathometer, indicating a depth of 9.1 feet (2.77 meters) in 14 feet (4.27 meters) of water.
- Confirmed by local observers Dennis Dougherty and Loran Hartwig at a depth of approximately 17 feet (5.18 meters).
- No diver investigation or salvage operation has been conducted.
Final Disposition
The wreck’s final status is unresolved. The lack of a full survey or diver investigation leaves its existence and identity unverified. Its shallow depth underscores the potential hazard it poses to navigation in the area.
Current Condition & Accessibility
- Condition: Unknown; no diver or salvage investigation has been conducted.
- Accessibility: Potentially accessible for diver exploration, though the lack of detailed information about the wreck’s structure or condition necessitates caution.
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The wreck identified as RECRD 2355 near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, remains an unresolved navigational hazard. While its existence has been reported and confirmed by local observers, the lack of a formal investigation leaves its identity, origin, and current condition a mystery. A full survey is essential to verify or disprove its presence, and salvage documentation could provide further clarity. Until then, the site remains a potential danger for vessels operating in the area.
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