Unknown Tug (No. 26 – “J. Storey” listing)

Explore the remains of an unidentified wooden tug located in the Sanctuary dump zone of Lake Superior.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: Unknown Tug
  • Type: Wooden single-propeller tug
  • Year Built:
  • Builder:
  • Dimensions: 65 x 15 ft
  • Registered Tonnage:
  • Location: Sanctuary dump zone, Lake Superior
  • Original Owners: Unknown

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Type: Wooden single-propeller tug

Description

This tug is approximately 65 feet long and 15 feet wide. Its name is currently unknown, and it is located in the Sanctuary dump zone.

History

The tug is listed under the J. Storey listing, but further details about its construction and ownership remain unclear.

Significant Incidents

  • Present in the Sanctuary dump zone.

Final Disposition

The status of the tug is unknown, and it requires further investigation to determine its condition and history.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The current condition of the tug is not documented, and it is suggested to assign a dive-site ID and document its condition during future investigations.

Resources & Links

Further research is needed to uncover the history and details of this unidentified tug, including investigations into similar vessels in the Bay City/Thunder Bay area from 1880 to 1930.