Unknown Tug (No. 27)

A small wooden tug located in Lake Superior, with ongoing efforts to identify its origins and history.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: Unknown Tug (No. 27)
  • Type: Wooden tug
  • Year Built:
  • Builder:
  • Dimensions: 30 ft (9.14 m); ;
  • Registered Tonnage:
  • Location:

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Type: Wooden tug

Description

Approximate Size: 30 ft

Status: Likely small harbor tug

History

Next steps include cross-referencing registry logs for small workboats and diving to photograph the framing for potential identification.

Significant Incidents

  • Loss occurred on July 22, 1936.

Final Disposition

The current condition of the wreck is unknown, and further research is needed to determine its history and significance.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Accessibility for diving and exploration is currently under consideration, with plans for future dives to gather more information.

Resources & Links

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This wreck remains a subject of interest for divers and historians alike, with ongoing efforts to uncover its story.

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 tug
  • Approx. Size: 30 ft
  • Status: Likely small harbor tug
  • Next steps:
    • Cross-reference registry logs for small workboats
    • Dive and photograph framing for potential ID
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