Site NameEmma E. Thompson
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Location:
Innes Island, North Channel Lake Huron / N46°4'4" W82°19'26"
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Site ID:
40
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Organization:
SOS Manitoulin
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Record Date:
June 11,2003
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Wreck Type:
Steam Barge
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Rig:
Prop
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Length:
135
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Hull Material:
Wood
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Body of Water:
Lake Huron
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Depth min:
30
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Depth max:
30
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Current:
0.5-1 Knot
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Buoy Type:
Conical
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Line Type:
Cable - coated
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Line Size:
41
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Buoy Anchor Type:
Cage & Rock
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SOS Plaque:
No
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Notes:
Discovered in 1990, the Thompson is a fascinating dive. Unfortunately a large pipe wrench has been taken from the site as has the boiler plaque. However there is still much to see here.
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Description:
On the night of May 28, 1914 the Emma Thompson dropped anchor behind Innes Island to ride out a storm. During the Night the ship caught fire and burned to the waterline.
Buoy Status Updates
Site Name | Record Date | Buoy Status | NOTSHIP# | Comment |
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Emma E. Thompson | 12/12/1978 | Damaged | edit-field-buoy-comment-0-value |