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
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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.
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: Wooden single-propeller tug
- Approx. Size: 65 × 15 ft
- Status: Unknown name; present in Sanctuary dump zone
- Next steps:
- Investigate 65-ft tugs in Bay City/Thunder Bay area (1880–1930 regs)
- Assign dive-site ID; document condition