Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Spirit
- Type: Tug (estimated)
- Year Built: circa 1871
- Builder: Unknown (Bay City under research)
- Dimensions: ~40 ft (12 m) × 12 ft (3.7 m) — estimated
- Registered Tonnage: Unknown
- Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Coordinates: Unknown
- Official Number: Unknown
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Unknown
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Spirit is believed to have been a small wooden tug, approximately 40 ft in length, constructed around 1871 in Bay City, MI. It would have served in harbor or local towing operations. No specific design details, engine type, or tonnage are currently documented.
Description
Spirit is believed to have been a small wooden tug, approximately 40 ft in length, constructed around 1871 in Bay City, MI. It would have served in harbor or local towing operations. No specific design details, engine type, or tonnage are currently documented.
History
No confirmed registry entries or vessel logs have yet been located. Its inclusion in the Thunder Bay ship graveyard is noted in local references, but the absence of matching archival records suggests it may have been unregistered, known under an informal name, or lost before formal documentation.
Significant Incidents
- No confirmed registry entries or vessel logs have yet been located.
- Its inclusion in the Thunder Bay ship graveyard is noted in local references.
- The absence of matching archival records suggests it may have been unregistered.
Final Disposition
Unknown. No details are available regarding the vessel’s fate—whether it sank, was abandoned, or was later removed. Investigation underway.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Recorded regionally as part of the Thunder Bay ship graveyard, but precise location, site condition, and survey data are unverified.
Resources & Links
References are being reviewed for this wreck.
Further research is required to uncover the history and fate of the Spirit. Efforts are ongoing to locate archival records and verify its presence in Thunder Bay.
Description
Spirit is believed to have been a small wooden tug, approximately 40 ft in length, constructed around 1871 in Bay City, MI. It would have served in harbor or local towing operations. No specific design details, engine type, or tonnage are currently documented.
History
No confirmed registry entries or vessel logs have yet been located. Its inclusion in the Thunder Bay ship graveyard is noted in local references, but the absence of matching archival records suggests it may have been unregistered, known under an informal name, or lost before formal documentation.
Final Disposition
Unknown. No details are available regarding the vessel’s fate—whether it sank, was abandoned, or was later removed. Investigation underway.
Location & Condition
Recorded regionally as part of the Thunder Bay ship graveyard, but precise location, site condition, and survey data are unverified.
Notmars & Advisories
None documented.
Research Status & Gaps
- Registry Records: Not located—Bay City archival request pending.
- Registry Logs & Harbor Records: Thunder Bay Harbor Authority logs unexamined.
- Newspaper Mentions: Searches planned in regional archives.
- Local Historic Coverage: No photographs or descriptions discovered.
- Survey Data: No hydrographic or sonar confirmation available.
Next Steps
- Submit formal archive requests to Bay City and Thunder Bay repositories.
- Access and search the specified regional newspapers using keyword matrix.
- Consult regional maritime histories and local museum collections.
- Seek hydrographic survey or sonar datasets to verify physical presence.
References & Notes
- No matching entry found in NOAA Thunder Bay shipwreck inventory or sanctuary databases.
- Sanctuary lists include ~45 known wrecks, with many more potential sites yet undocumented