Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: LS1776/40 (Unidentified Wreck)
- Type: Likely a submerged wreck, possibly a barge
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Ontario, near pier ruins Youngstown New York
- Coordinates: LAT 43° 02′ 40.8″ N, LONG 78° 53′ 27″ W
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Type: Submerged wreck, possibly remnants of a barge or other vessel
Description
Condition:
- The wreck is partially indistinguishable from surrounding pier ruins and piles.
- A portion of the wreck was initially thought to be a separate barge but was later determined to be part of the shoreline.
History
Survey and Findings:
- A 1980 Hydrographic Survey (H9889/80) revealed the presence of a single submerged wreck among numerous pier ruins and piles near the shore.
- Earlier records suggested two wrecks in the area, but the survey clarified that the second “wreck” was merely part of the shoreline.
Evaluator’s Recommendations (1988):
- Chart a single submerged wreck at the updated location (LAT 43° 02′ 40.8″ N, LONG 78° 53′ 27″ W).
- Mark the area as containing foul ground, including ruins and piles that could pose a hazard to navigation.
Marine Safety Manual (MSM):
The revised information was entered into the MSM in September 1988, ensuring that updated navigation charts reflect the findings.
Final Disposition
Visibility: The wreck is submerged and largely indistinguishable from the pier ruins.
Access: The shallow nature of the wreck and the surrounding debris make it unsuitable for diving.
NAVIGATION CONSIDERATIONS:
Marked Area: The area is marked as foul ground on navigation charts. Mariners should exercise caution.
Hazards: Numerous piles and submerged ruins are present, which could pose risks to small vessels or those operating inshore.
Current Condition & Accessibility
This wreck, alongside the surrounding ruins, provides historical context to the industrial and maritime activities that once took place along Lake Ontario’s shores. It also highlights the importance of hydrographic surveys in ensuring maritime safety and accurately charting underwater hazards.
Resources & Links
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The LS1776/40 wreck and its surrounding area represent a mix of natural degradation and industrial remnants in Lake Ontario. While its exact origins remain uncertain, its designation on navigation charts ensures continued safety for vessels operating in the vicinity.
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.
SHIPWRECK REPORT: LS1776/40
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION
- Name: LS1776/40 (Unidentified Wreck)
- Type: Likely a submerged wreck, possibly a barge
- Location: Lake Ontario, near pier ruins Youngstown New York
- Coordinates:
- Original Charted Position: LAT 43° 02′ 39″ N, LONG 78° 53′ 27″ W
- Revised Position (H9889/80): LAT 43° 02′ 40.8″ N, LONG 78° 53′ 27″ W
- Surrounding Area: Foul area of pier ruins and piles
WRECK DESCRIPTION
Type: Submerged wreck, possibly remnants of a barge or other vessel
Condition:
- The wreck is partially indistinguishable from surrounding pier ruins and piles.
- A portion of the wreck was initially thought to be a separate barge but was later determined to be part of the shoreline.
HISTORY AND SURVEY INFORMATION
Survey and Findings:
- A 1980 Hydrographic Survey (H9889/80) revealed the presence of a single submerged wreck among numerous pier ruins and piles near the shore.
- Earlier records suggested two wrecks in the area, but the survey clarified that the second “wreck” was merely part of the shoreline.
Evaluator’s Recommendations (1988):
- Chart a single submerged wreck at the updated location (LAT 43° 02′ 40.8″ N, LONG 78° 53′ 27″ W).
- Mark the area as containing foul ground, including ruins and piles that could pose a hazard to navigation.
Marine Safety Manual (MSM):
The revised information was entered into the MSM in September 1988, ensuring that updated navigation charts reflect the findings.
CURRENT CONDITION
Visibility: The wreck is submerged and largely indistinguishable from the pier ruins.
Access: The shallow nature of the wreck and the surrounding debris make it unsuitable for diving.
NAVIGATION CONSIDERATIONS
Marked Area: The area is marked as foul ground on navigation charts. Mariners should exercise caution.
Hazards: Numerous piles and submerged ruins are present, which could pose risks to small vessels or those operating inshore.
SIGNIFICANCE
This wreck, alongside the surrounding ruins, provides historical context to the industrial and maritime activities that once took place along Lake Ontario’s shores. It also highlights the importance of hydrographic surveys in ensuring maritime safety and accurately charting underwater hazards.
REFERENCES & LINKS
- Hydrographic Survey H9889/80
- Marine Safety Manual (MSM), September 1988
CONCLUSION
The LS1776/40 wreck and its surrounding area represent a mix of natural degradation and industrial remnants in Lake Ontario. While its exact origins remain uncertain, its designation on navigation charts ensures continued safety for vessels operating in the vicinity.
KEYWORDS
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