Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Robert K
- Type: Utility Vessel
- Year Built: Unknown
- Builder: Port Dover, Ontario
- Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The Robert K was a utility vessel designed for versatility and durability, reflecting the needs of early 20th-century maritime industries. Such vessels often carried cargo, passengers, or supplies and played a significant role in local economic activities.
Description
The Robert K was a notable fixture in the Port Dover area before transitioning to service in the Tobermory region. Known for its reliability, the vessel operated as a general-purpose workboat. Its destruction by fire and subsequent sinking in 1935 marked the loss of a valuable asset to the local maritime community.
History
The Robert K served as a reliable workhorse for regional operations, fulfilling essential duties in the area. It burned and sank on June 23, 1935, in Little Tub Harbour, marking its end.
Significant Incidents
- Burned and sank on June 23, 1935, in Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory.
Final Disposition
The Robert K lies within Little Tub Harbour, contributing to the area’s reputation as a treasure trove of shipwrecks. The site, while not as frequently visited as some others in the area, remains a point of interest for maritime historians and divers seeking to explore the history of Tobermory’s harbour.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The wreck resides within Little Tub Harbour, a safe diving area known for its calm conditions and historical wreck sites. Divers should remain mindful of boat traffic and adhere to local diving regulations and guidelines.
Resources & Links
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As you explore the Robert K, remember to leave only bubbles and take only memories. Be the diver that makes a difference by respecting the site and its history.
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: Robert K
- Build Year & Location: Built in Port Dover, Ontario.
- Service: A reliable workhorse for regional operations, fulfilling essential duties in the area.
- Fate: Burned and sank on June 23, 1935, marking its end in Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory.
Vessel Type:
The Robert K was a utility vessel designed for versatility and durability, reflecting the needs of early 20th-century maritime industries. Such vessels often carried cargo, passengers, or supplies and played a significant role in local economic activities.
Description:
The Robert K was a notable fixture in the Port Dover area before transitioning to service in the Tobermory region. Known for its reliability, the vessel operated as a general-purpose workboat. Its destruction by fire and subsequent sinking in 1935 marked the loss of a valuable asset to the local maritime community.
Final Dispositions:
The Robert K lies within Little Tub Harbour, contributing to the area’s reputation as a treasure trove of shipwrecks. The site, while not as frequently visited as some others in the area, remains a point of interest for maritime historians and divers seeking to explore the history of Tobermory’s harbour.
Located By & Date Found:
No specific data is available on the rediscovery or mapping of the wreck, but it is acknowledged within local diving and historical circles.
Notices & Advisories:
The wreck resides within Little Tub Harbour, a safe diving area known for its calm conditions and historical wreck sites. Divers should remain mindful of boat traffic and adhere to local diving regulations and guidelines.
Resources & Links:
- Save Ontario Shipwrecks for conservation and diving details.
- Great Lakes Ships Database for additional information on vessels from the region.
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes for regional historical context.
- 3DShipwrecks – Robert K
Suggested Keywords:
Robert K shipwreck, Little Tub Harbour history, Tobermory diving sites, Great Lakes maritime heritage, Port Dover vessels.
3D Model – Robert K
Robert K by 3DShipwrecks on Sketchfab
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