Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Unnamed Private Recreational Vessel
- Type: Recreational Motorboat
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Approx. 30 ft (9.1 m); Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Ottawa River, near Riverside Park, Pembroke, Ontario
- Coordinates: Approximate coordinates: 45.8290, -77.1060
- Official Number: Not available
- Original Owners: Private
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Recreational Motorboat
Description
This vessel was a 30-foot privately owned recreational boat, used for personal leisure activities on the Ottawa River. It was fitted with a fuel tank containing approximately 400 litres (105 gallons) of fuel.
History
On June 10, 2016, the vessel was seen ablaze in the middle of the Ottawa River, just off Riverside Park in Pembroke, Ontario. The fire reportedly started in the engine compartment. The lone occupant aboard the vessel jumped into the water and swam safely to shore, escaping without injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the high volume of onboard fuel contributed to the severity of the blaze. The fire prompted an emergency response by the Pembroke Fire Department and environmental monitoring by Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment due to potential fuel leakage.
Significant Incidents
- Fire started in the engine compartment on June 10, 2016.
- The lone occupant escaped without injury.
- Emergency response by Pembroke Fire Department.
- Environmental monitoring due to potential fuel leakage.
Final Disposition
The boat was completely engulfed and destroyed by fire. It drifted downstream past the Pembroke Marina. The remains are presumed either sunken or removed but were not reported as recovered or scrapped publicly.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Location confirmed by Pembroke Fire Department response and local eyewitnesses; not an underwater wreck. Coordinates are approximate.
Resources & Links
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While not a classic sunken shipwreck, the incident involving the burning and destruction of this private vessel on the Ottawa River fits within modern inland maritime casualty records. It demonstrates the risks associated with onboard fuel and the importance of safety and emergency preparedness for recreational boaters.
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.
Here’s a formatted Shipwreck Report for the Unnamed 30-Foot Recreational Boat Fire on the Ottawa River:
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name, Former Names: Unnamed Private Recreational Vessel
- Registration Number(s): Not available
- Date Built and Launched: Unknown
- Measurements: Approx. 9.1 m (30 ft) in length
- Date Lost, Destroyed, Abandoned: June 10, 2016
Vessel Type
Recreational Motorboat
Description
This vessel was a 30-foot privately owned recreational boat, used for personal leisure activities on the Ottawa River. It was fitted with a fuel tank containing approximately 400 litres (105 gallons) of fuel.
History
On June 10, 2016, the vessel was seen ablaze in the middle of the Ottawa River, just off Riverside Park in Pembroke, Ontario. The fire reportedly started in the engine compartment. The lone occupant aboard the vessel jumped into the water and swam safely to shore, escaping without injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the high volume of onboard fuel contributed to the severity of the blaze. The fire prompted an emergency response by the Pembroke Fire Department and environmental monitoring by Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment due to potential fuel leakage.
Final Disposition
The boat was completely engulfed and destroyed by fire. It drifted downstream past the Pembroke Marina. The remains are presumed either sunken or removed but were not reported as recovered or scrapped publicly.
Located By & Date Found
Location confirmed by Pembroke Fire Department response and local eyewitnesses; not an underwater wreck. Coordinates are approximate:
Notmars & Advisories
- The vessel is not marked on marine navigation charts.
- No long-term obstructions reported as a result of the incident.
Resources & Links
- News Coverage: Pembroke Daily Observer – June 10, 2016
- Ministry of the Environment (Ontario)
- Pembroke Fire Department
Conclusion
While not a classic sunken shipwreck, the incident involving the burning and destruction of this private vessel on the Ottawa River fits within modern inland maritime casualty records. It demonstrates the risks associated with onboard fuel and the importance of safety and emergency preparedness for recreational boaters.
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