Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Thames No. 1
- Type: Tugboat
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not available
- Registered Tonnage: 272214
- Location: Approximately 1,000 feet (304.8 metres) north of Ojibway Salt Dock
- Official Number: 272214
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
The Thames No. 1 was a tugboat operating in the Detroit, Michigan area. Specific details regarding its construction, dimensions, and operational history are limited. Tugboats like the Thames No. 1 were typically employed for towing and maneuvering larger vessels, assisting in docking procedures, and performing various tasks within harbors and along waterways.
History
On April 3 (year unspecified), the Thames No. 1 experienced a catastrophic structural failure, resulting in the vessel breaking in two and sinking approximately 1,000 feet (304.8 metres) north of the Ojibway Salt Dock. The circumstances leading to this incident are not detailed in the available records.
Significant Incidents
- April 3 (year unspecified): The Thames No. 1 sank due to a structural failure.
Final Disposition
The ultimate fate of the Thames No. 1 following its sinking remains unclear due to the lack of detailed records. It is unknown whether the vessel was salvaged, dismantled, or remains submerged at the site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information regarding the discovery or documentation of the Thames No. 1‘s wreck site is not available in the consulted sources.
Resources & Links
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The sinking of the tugboat Thames No. 1 near the Ojibway Salt Dock remains an obscure event in Great Lakes maritime history. Further research, potentially involving local historical societies or archives, may yield more detailed insights into this incident.
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