Site NameRothesay
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Location:
West of Prescott / 42° 39' 6.1812" N, 80° 3' 8.7012" W
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Site ID:
4
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Organization:
SOS Ottawa
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Record Date:
July 19,2002
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Wreck Type:
Side Paddle wheel
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Rig:
Steam
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Length:
193
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Hull Material:
Wood
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Body of Water:
Saint Lawrence
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Depth min:
5
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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:
Nylon - twist
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Line Size:
42
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Buoy Anchor Type:
Cement - Small
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SOS Plaque:
Yes
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Notes:
9 blocks 50+ pounds each. Most often dove from shore. Swim on surface to jug, then follow line to wreck.
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Description:
Collided with tug Myra September 12, 1889. 2 lives lost on the Myra, none on Rothesay. Wreck was dynamited in 1901 for military practice. Notice the safe has no door. Go figure!
