Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Resolute
- Type: Wooden Tugboat
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Cape Croker, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, Ontario
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Resolute was a wooden steam-powered tugboat, typical of the mid-19th century Great Lakes fleet. Such vessels were essential for towing larger ships, barges, and assisting in harbor operations. Their robust construction and powerful engines made them invaluable assets for maritime commerce and navigation.
Description
Specific details regarding the construction, ownership, and operational history of the Resolute are limited. However, as a tugboat operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, it likely played a crucial role in towing and assisting larger vessels, contributing to the bustling maritime activities of the era.
History
In November 1871, the Resolute (II) encountered a severe storm while navigating near Cape Croker on Georgian Bay. The vessel was driven ashore and stranded. Contemporary reports indicate that the tug was presumed wrecked, with its cargo lost. There is no available information regarding salvage efforts or the fate of the crew.
Significant Incidents
- Encountered a severe storm in November 1871.
- Driven ashore and stranded near Cape Croker.
- Presumed wrecked with cargo lost.
Final Disposition
The exact location and condition of the Resolute wreck remain undocumented in publicly available records. Given the time elapsed since its loss, it’s possible that remnants of the vessel have deteriorated or become buried under sediment. Further research or underwater exploration may be necessary to locate and assess the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The loss of the Resolute (II) underscores the perils faced by 19th-century maritime vessels on the Great Lakes, particularly during the treacherous storm seasons. Cape Croker, located on the Bruce Peninsula, has been the site of numerous shipwrecks, highlighting the challenges of navigation in this region.
Resources & Links
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Sources:
- “The Beaver Argus,” November 22, 1871, reporting on maritime incidents during the storm of November 1871.
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: Tug Resolute – November 1871
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Resolute
- Type: Wooden Tugboat
- Built: Date and builder unknown
- Construction: Wood
- Propulsion: Steam-powered
- Final Location: Cape Croker, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, Ontario
- Date of Loss: November 1871
- Cause: Stranded during a storm
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION
The Resolute was a wooden steam-powered tugboat, typical of the mid-19th century Great Lakes fleet. Such vessels were essential for towing larger ships, barges, and assisting in harbor operations. Their robust construction and powerful engines made them invaluable assets for maritime commerce and navigation.
HISTORY
Specific details regarding the construction, ownership, and operational history of the Resolute are limited. However, as a tugboat operating on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, it likely played a crucial role in towing and assisting larger vessels, contributing to the bustling maritime activities of the era.
FINAL DISPOSITION
In November 1871, the Resolute (II) encountered a severe storm while navigating near Cape Croker on Georgian Bay. The vessel was driven ashore and stranded. Contemporary reports indicate that the tug was presumed wrecked, with its cargo lost. There is no available information regarding salvage efforts or the fate of the crew.
CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY
The exact location and condition of the Resolute wreck remain undocumented in publicly available records. Given the time elapsed since its loss, it’s possible that remnants of the vessel have deteriorated or become buried under sediment. Further research or underwater exploration may be necessary to locate and assess the wreck site.
NOTES
The loss of the Resolute (II) underscores the perils faced by 19th-century maritime vessels on the Great Lakes, particularly during the treacherous storm seasons. Cape Croker, located on the Bruce Peninsula, has been the site of numerous shipwrecks, highlighting the challenges of navigation in this region.
Sources:
- “The Beaver Argus,” November 22, 1871, reporting on maritime incidents during the storm of November 1871.