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.
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.
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION
- Name: Unknown Wreckage Near Spanish
- Type: Wooden Ship Wreckage with Purposely Sunk Pleasure Boat
- Location: Northeast of Little Detroit Passage, North Channel, Lake Huron
- GPS Coordinates: Not provided
- Depth: 12.2m (40 ft)
- Difficulty: Novice
- Date Built: Unknown
- Place Built: Unknown
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Not recorded
- Registry Number: Not recorded
- Owner(s): Unknown
HISTORY
The wreckage includes an old wooden ship and a purposely sunk pleasure boat. Specific historical details remain undocumented.
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.
SITE DESCRIPTION
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.
DIRECTIONS TO SITE
- From Spanish, ON, proceed to Little Detroit Passage to the south. After clearing Little Detroit while traveling east, turn left and travel northeast, then north, and finally west. Round the first point past the passage and enter the small bay before the two small rock islands.
- The wreckage is located approximately 100 feet offshore, near a steep rock shore. Divers can approach either from the small beach or by boat.
EXPERIENCE RATING
Novice: Suitable for beginner divers due to shallow depths and minimal currents.
REFERENCES & LINKS
Currently unavailable. Historical and archival research recommended for additional details.
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