Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Translake No. 2
- Type: Tugboat
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions:
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Approximately 3 miles from Surprise Shoal
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
Due to the scarcity of available records, a comprehensive description of the Translake No. 2 is not feasible at this time.
History
The tugboat Translake No. 2 capsized approximately 3 miles from Surprise Shoal in Georgian Bay. Unfortunately, detailed information about this vessel, including its history, specifications, and the circumstances surrounding its capsizing, is limited.
Significant Incidents
- The capsizing of the tugboat Translake No. 2 near Surprise Shoal remains an obscure event in Great Lakes maritime history.
Final Disposition
Specific details regarding the final disposition of the Translake No. 2 after its capsizing remain unclear.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information about the discovery or documentation of the Translake No. 2‘s capsizing site is not available.
Resources & Links
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Further research, potentially involving local historical societies or archives, may yield more detailed insights into this incident.
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.
The tugboat Translake No. 2 capsized approximately 3 miles from Surprise Shoal in Georgian Bay. Unfortunately, detailed information about this vessel, including its history, specifications, and the circumstances surrounding its capsizing, is limited.
Vessel Type
Tugboat
Description
Due to the scarcity of available records, a comprehensive description of the Translake No. 2 is not feasible at this time.
Final Disposition
Specific details regarding the final disposition of the Translake No. 2 after its capsizing remain unclear.
Located By & Date Found
Information about the discovery or documentation of the Translake No. 2‘s capsizing site is not available.
Notmars & Advisories
No official notices to mariners or advisories concerning obstructions related to the Translake No. 2 have been identified.
Resources & Links
Despite consulting various maritime history sources, including:
no additional information on the Translake No. 2 has been found.
Conclusion
The capsizing of the tugboat Translake No. 2 near Surprise Shoal 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.
Keywords and Categories
- Keywords: Translake No. 2, tugboat, capsizing, Surprise Shoal, Georgian Bay, Great Lakes shipwrecks
- Categories: Great Lakes Maritime History, Shipwrecks and Capsizings, Tugboats
Glossary Terms
- Capsizing: The overturning of a vessel in water.
- Surprise Shoal: A submerged hazard located in Georgian Bay, known to pose risks to navigation.