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.
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.
Incident Profile: Boat Destroyed by Fire off Courtice, Lake Ontario
Identification Card (Incident Style)
Other Names: N/A
Official Number: Unknown
Registry: Presumably Canada / Ontario recreational registry (not confirmed)
Vessel Type: Recreational powerboat (specific type unknown)
Builder: Unknown
Year Built: Unknown
Dimensions: Unknown
Tonnage: Unknown
Cargo on Final Voyage: Passengers only (two persons aboard)
Date of Loss: 17 August 2025
Location: Lake Ontario, approx. 2 km offshore from south end of Courtice Road, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates: Approximate—unknown
Depth: Unknown
Home Port: Unknown
Owners: Unknown private owner
Crew / Occupants: 1 teenage male, 1 adult male
Casualties: No fatalities; 1 teen with serious (non‑life‑threatening) injuries, 1 adult with minor injuries
Description
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.
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. =
Final Disposition
The vessel was destroyed by fire and was completely lost—no salvageable remains were reported. The cause of the fire is currently **unknown** and under investigation. =
Responders & Rescue
Agencies involved: – Capabilities noted: The DRPS Marine Unit is equipped for Lake Ontario incidents and has mutual aid protocols with other agencies.
Notmars & Advisories
No navigational safety alerts (Notmars) or marine advisories have been reported. No hazard to other vessels noted. If the wreckage remains afloat or submerged hazardously, charting agencies or harbour authorities may need to issue advisories.
Dive / Dive‑Site Information
This was not a shipwreck; hence, underwater diving access or preservation site info is not applicable.
Crew & Casualty Memorials
No fatalities were reported, and there are no memorials. Both occupants received medical attention: the teen was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries; the adult sustained only minor injuries.
Documented Statements & Extracts
> “A teenage boy was taken to hospital with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries, and an adult male on board suffered minor injuries.”
> “The cause of the blaze is unknown.” =
Registry, Enrollment & Insurance Trails
No public records have been located regarding vessel registry, insurance coverage, or enrollment. Such records—if they exist—would be held privately or with Transport Canada/Provincial recreational vessel registries.
Site Documentation & Imaging
Documentation includes your provided **photographs and video**, which are important visual records of the vessel aflame. No known sonar data, survey imaging, or official site remapping exists, as the vessel was simply lost by fire.
Image Gallery
Resources & Links
- Durham Regional Police Service – local marine incident response
- CTV News (Toronto) – news report
- Missinsauga Today – regional news outlet
References
- Durham Regional Police reports via media outlets—published August 17, 2025 (CP24/CTV News)=
- “Teen hospitalized after boat catches fire on Lake Ontario east of Oshawa,” August 19, 2025 =
- DurhamRadioNews — ongoing investigation details, August 18, 2025
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