Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Unknown 17
- Type: Wood screw tug
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: 40 ft (approx); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Thunderbay Ships Graveyard
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Type: Wood screw tug
Description
The Unknown 17 is classified as a wood screw tug, with dimensions approximately 40 feet in length. It is noted to be vermin-sub classified, indicating a lack of registry entry.
History
Details regarding the construction and ownership of the Unknown 17 are not available. The vessel’s history remains largely undocumented.
Significant Incidents
- Loss occurred on July 22, 1936.
Final Disposition
The Unknown 17 is confirmed to be located in the Thunderbay Ships Graveyard.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Information on the current condition of the wreck is limited, and accessibility may vary.
Resources & Links
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Due to the lack of detailed records, the Unknown 17 remains an intriguing subject for divers interested in exploring lesser-known shipwrecks.
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.
- Type: Wood screw tug
- Built: Unknown
- Dimensions: 40 ft (approx)
- Note: Vermin-sub classified—no registry entry