Slope Wreck

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: Slope Wreck
• Type: Wreck – Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation
• Year Built:
• Builder:
• Dimensions: Length 135 ft (41.1 m); Beam 36 ft (11 m); Depth of hold
• Registered Tonnage:
• Depth at Wreck Site: 9.75 m / 32 ft
• Location: The wreck lies on a slope, oriented southeast to northwest.
• Coordinates: Latitude 45°59'13.26"N, Longitude 83°53'50.06"W
• Original Owners: Unknown

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The Slope Wreck is categorized as a submerged wreck that poses a danger to surface navigation due to its shallowest depth of 6 feet.

Description

The wreck measures 135 feet in length and 36 feet in width, constructed of wood with steel framing. It is currently lying on its starboard side along a slope.

History

Initial Documentation
In 1972, the wreck was first identified at latitude 45°59’14.5″N and longitude 83°53’49″W, noted to lie on a slope in 30 feet of water. A fathometer reading indicated a least depth of 15 feet at Low Water Datum (LWD).
1984–1985: The wreck was not visible in aerial photographs during subsequent surveys.
Detailed Survey and Investigation
1989 (H10310/89): A survey conducted by OPR-X278-AHP-89 located the wreck via echosounder and investigated it with divers. Findings indicated the wreck lies in 6 to 32 feet of water, with the bow at a least depth of 6 feet and the stern recorded at 14 feet. Recommendations were made to update nautical charts to reflect accurate wreck location and depths.
Charting Update
1991 (MSD Update): The charted “sunken wreck” symbol was deleted, and the wreck feature was updated with detailed depth soundings based on the 1989 survey.

Significant Incidents

• The wreck was first identified in 1972.
• It was not visible in aerial photographs during 1984-1985 surveys.
• A detailed survey in 1989 confirmed the wreck’s location and depths.

Final Disposition

The wreck remains a confirmed hazard to navigation, with its structural integrity intact but lying on its side and partially submerged along a slope.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The wreck is partially exposed and presents a hazard to surface navigation due to its shallowest depth of 6 feet. The structural integrity of the vessel remains intact.

Resources & Links

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The Slope Wreck is a well-documented hazard to navigation, with precise dimensions and depth readings charted. Its history and purpose remain unknown, inviting future research and exploration.