A Century Beneath the Waves: The Rediscovery of the J.C. Ames Tugboat By Tom, Spike’s Best Friend A Foggy Morning Revelation On a mist-laden morning in May 2025, Wisconsin angler Christopher Thuss set out for a routine fishing trip near Manitowoc’s breakwater. As he cast his line into the foggy expanse of Lake Michigan, Thuss … Read more
Amherst Island, Lake Ontario135′ wooden schooner | 5 lives lost | Cargo: Feldspar | Depth: 90 ft (28m)3D model available – see below! One of the best-preserved wooden schooners in Lake Ontario – the City of Sheboygan is an absolute must for seasoned divers. She sank on Sept 26, 1915, overloaded with feldspar and overwhelmed … Read more
Bob Sherwood’s recent dive report and video, titled “The River Calling,” have been featured in The Scuba News Canada. This piece offers an immersive glimpse into the unique challenges and rewards of diving the St. Lawrence River, particularly in the Thousand Islands region. Sherwood, a seasoned exploration diver and instructor with over 30 years of experience, conducted a … Read more
Today’s Feature in Scuba News Canada Matthew Charlesworth — diver, heritage steward, and co-founder of Shotline Diving — was featured today in Scuba News Canada for his weekend work in the Kingston area. Matthew helped raise seasonal moorings—the first line of defense in protecting historic wrecks like the Dredge Munson from anchor damage. His contribution … Read more
Shotline Diving is pleased to report that two key dive sites have now been successfully moored for the 2025 season thanks to the combined efforts of dedicated local divers and community support. On a brisk May day, with Lake Ontario waters beginning to warm (now reading 44°F / 6.7°C), our crew deployed and secured surface … Read more
AI by Ontario Diving – Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes & Rivers Our Facebook AI started posting today, Dive into the Week’s Best Discussions! What’s your take on these discussions? Dive in and share your thoughts!
New 3D Model Release – Henry Chisholm & Cumberland Site Completed (2024) We’re excited to share the latest 3D model release by our trusted partners at 3DShipwrecks.org, showcasing an impressively detailed scan of the 204-foot side-wheeler Cumberland and the 270-foot steam barge Henry Chisholm. The Cumberland, a wooden passenger and freight vessel outfitted in elegant … Read more
First Feature from the Ontario Side of the Lakes Crew :p !We’re kicking off our dive model series with none other than SOS Ambassador Kayla Martin, representing the Ontario side in style! Kayla takes us on a dive at the Sherkston Shores Quarry, and this time, she’s spotlighting the locomotive resting beneath the surface. Her enthusiasm and dedication … Read more
Blog Post: New Discoveries Beneath Cayuga Lake Exploring the Lost Vessels of the Finger Lakes with SonarGuy On November 17, 2024, during a detailed sonar mapping expedition of Cayuga Lake, SonarGuy picked up a series of intriguing targets near the southern end of the lake, close to Ithaca, New York. Little did we know that … Read more
We are proud to share that our recent Must Dive article on the Dredge Munson has been picked up by Scuba News Canada! Check it out here: https://www.thescubanews.com/2025/04/26/a-must-dive-dredge-munson/ We are extremely grateful to the team at The Scuba News for helping highlight one of Ontario’s unique and accessible wrecks — a true piece of Great Lakes history that too often flies … Read more