Shipwreck Report: BUCCANEER

Vessel Information

  • Vessel Name: Buccaneer
  • Other Names: Unknown
  • Vessel Type: Sailboat
  • Construction: Presumed fiberglass or wood (modern recreational type)
  • Build Year: Unknown
  • Length: Estimated ~25–35 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: Unknown

Loss Details

  • Date of Abandonment: Unknown (observed in recent years)
  • Lake: Lake Ontario
  • Location: Humber Bay Promenade Park, Toronto, Ontario
  • Specific Site: Near Humber Bay Shores / Humber Bay Arch Bridge
  • Coordinates (approx.): 43.6275° N, 79.4782° W
  • Cause of Loss: Abandonment

Incident Description:

The Buccaneer appears to be a small recreational sailboat that was Abandoned in the shallow waters off Humber Bay, west of downtown Toronto. The Hull remains partially submerged and visible from shore, deteriorating over time.

Cargo at Time of Loss: None

Loss of Life: None reported

Current Wreck Status

  • Wreck Condition: Partially submerged; deteriorating Hull visible
  • Dive Accessibility: Easily accessible by shore snorkel or kayak
  • Known Surveys: None official; local divers have reported it informally
  • Hazards: Sharp Hull debris, unstable footing in silty bottom
  • Remarks: Considered a local curiosity rather than a historical wreck

Location Estimate

Approximate Coordinates:

43.6275° N, 79.4782° W

(Humber Bay Park East / Promenade area)

Accessible from shore via the pedestrian waterfront trail.