Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Zodiac
- Type: Not specified
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Port Hope Harbour, Lake Ontario
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
The specific type of the vessel Zodiac is not documented in the available records.
Description
Detailed information about the Zodiac, including its construction, dimensions, and operational history, is not available in the current sources.
History
In September 1871, the Zodiac was involved in a fire incident at Port Hope Harbour. The circumstances surrounding the fire, including its origin and the extent of the damage to the vessel, are not specified in the accessible records. Port Hope Harbour, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, has been a significant site for maritime activities, and incidents such as fires were not uncommon during that period.
Significant Incidents
- Fire incident at Port Hope Harbour in September 1871.
Final Disposition
The final status of the Zodiac following the fire in September 1871 is not clearly documented. It remains uncertain whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or deemed a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
Nil
Resources & Links
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The Zodiac‘s fire incident in Port Hope Harbour in September 1871 highlights the challenges and risks faced by maritime vessels operating in the Great Lakes region during that era. Due to limited available information, further research, possibly involving local historical societies or maritime archives, may provide additional insights into the vessel’s history and the specifics of the incident.
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.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Zodiac
- Former Names: Not specified
- Registration Number(s): Not specified
- Date Built and Launched: Not specified
- Measurements: Not specified
- Date Lost, Destroyed, Abandoned: September 1871
Vessel Type
The specific type of the vessel Zodiac is not documented in the available records.
Description
Detailed information about the Zodiac, including its construction, dimensions, and operational history, is not available in the current sources.
History
In September 1871, the Zodiac was involved in a fire incident at Port Hope Harbour. The circumstances surrounding the fire, including its origin and the extent of the damage to the vessel, are not specified in the accessible records. Port Hope Harbour, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, has been a significant site for maritime activities, and incidents such as fires were not uncommon during that period.
Final Disposition
The final status of the Zodiac following the fire in September 1871 is not clearly documented. It remains uncertain whether the vessel was salvaged, repaired, or deemed a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
Nil
Notmars & Advisories
Nil
Resources & Links
- David Swayze Shipwreck File
Conclusion
The Zodiac‘s fire incident in Port Hope Harbour in September 1871 highlights the challenges and risks faced by maritime vessels operating in the Great Lakes region during that era. Due to limited available information, further research, possibly involving local historical societies or maritime archives, may provide additional insights into the vessel’s history and the specifics of the incident.
Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Zodiac, Port Hope Harbour, 1871, maritime fire, Great Lakes vessel
- Categories: Maritime Incidents, Great Lakes History
- Glossary Terms: Port Hope Harbour, Great Lakes