Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Unknown Wreckage Near Spanish
- Type: Wooden Ship Wreckage with Purposely Sunk Pleasure Boat
- Year Built:
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Not recorded
- Registered Tonnage:
- Depth at Wreck Site: 12.2 m / 40 ft
- Location: Northeast of Little Detroit Passage, North Channel, Lake Huron
- Coordinates: Not provided
- Official Number: Not recorded
- Original Owners: Unknown
- Number of Masts: Not applicable
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Vessel Type: Wooden Ship Wreckage with Purposely Sunk Pleasure Boat
Description
The wreckage includes an old wooden ship and a purposely sunk pleasure boat. Specific historical details remain undocumented.
History
The site features a mix of old wooden shipwreck remains and a deliberately submerged pleasure craft. The wreck is located in a shallow bay that provides good protection from west winds, making it accessible for novice divers.
Significant Incidents
- The wreckage consists of an old wooden ship and a purposely sunk pleasure boat.
Final Disposition
The site is a shallow dive to 40 feet with remnants of a wooden shipwreck and a deliberately submerged pleasure craft. It is well-protected from west winds and serves as a diving site for novice-level divers.
Current Condition & Accessibility
A shallow dive in a small bay with good protection from west winds. The site features a mix of old wooden shipwreck remains and a deliberately sunk pleasure boat.
Resources & Links
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For divers, this site offers a unique opportunity to explore underwater history while adhering to the principle of ‘leave only bubbles, take only memories’. Remember to respect the site and its artifacts.
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