Unknown Pleasure Boat

A recreational powerboat was destroyed by fire on Lake Ontario, resulting in serious injuries to one occupant. Details about the vessel remain largely unknown.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: Unknown (private recreational vessel)
  • Type: Recreational powerboat
  • Year Built:
  • Builder: Unknown
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Registered Tonnage: Unknown
  • Location: Lake Ontario, approx. 2 km offshore from south end of Courtice Road, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
  • Coordinates: Approximate—unknown
  • Official Number: Unknown
  • Original Owners: Unknown private owner
  • Number of Masts: N/A

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

This was a privately owned recreational vessel operating on Lake Ontario. Details regarding construction, propulsion, size, manufacturer, or navigational equipment are not known at this time.

Description

This vessel was a recreational powerboat, but specific details about its construction, dimensions, and equipment remain undocumented.

History

The vessel’s operational history, ownership details, and maintenance records remain undocumented in public sources.

Final incident narrative: On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., emergency services were called to respond to a boat on fire roughly 2 km offshore from the southern terminus of Courtice Road. The boat became fully engulfed in flames and was destroyed by the fire.

Significant Incidents

  • No fatalities were reported; however, one teenage male sustained serious (non-life-threatening) injuries, and one adult male suffered minor injuries.
  • The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.

Final Disposition

The vessel was destroyed by fire and was completely lost—no salvageable remains were reported.

Current Condition & Accessibility

This was not a shipwreck; hence, underwater diving access or preservation site info is not applicable.

Resources & Links

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No navigational safety alerts (Notmars) or marine advisories have been reported. If the wreckage remains afloat or submerged hazardously, charting agencies or harbour authorities may need to issue advisories.

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