Identification & Site Information

  • Name: Catharsis
  • Other Names: None known
  • Registration Number(s): Unknown
  • Date Built and Launched: Unknown
  • Measurements: Unknown
  • Date Lost, Destroyed, Abandoned: Unknown (Unconfirmed incident)

Vessel Type

Sailing vessel

Description

The Catharsis is reported as a sailing vessel possibly associated with a maritime incident near Manitoulin Island. Despite attempts to trace its history or confirm a shipwreck, no official records or detailed historical documentation exist to verify the vessel’s loss or current status. This name does not appear in any of the primary shipwreck or maritime archives associated with Manitoulin Island or the Great Lakes.

History

Manitoulin Island and the North Channel have long served as crucial waterways for both Indigenous peoples and European settlers, later evolving into commercial and recreational shipping lanes. The region has seen many vessels lost to shoals, storms, and navigation errors. Among the better-known wrecks are the Jane Miller (lost 1881) and the RHU (lost 1965), both tragedies in local history. In contrast, Catharsis remains undocumented in those same archives, suggesting either a very recent, undocumented grounding or informal naming of a recreational or non-registered vessel.

Final Disposition

No verifiable record exists to confirm if Catharsis is wrecked, Abandoned, or otherwise disposed.

Located By & Date Found

Nil return – Catharsis does not appear in known databases or historical records.

NOTMARs & Advisories

Nil return – No navigation warnings or known obstructions are recorded under this vessel’s name near Manitoulin Island.

Resources & Links

Conclusion

While the vessel Catharsis may exist in local lore or social media references, it is not currently recognized as a confirmed shipwreck within the Manitoulin region’s formal maritime records. However, this does not negate the possibility of its presence as a derelict or unregistered craft in the area. Any future sightings or documentation may further clarify its status.

Keywords & Categories: Manitoulin Island, Sailing Vessels, North Channel, Unknown Shipwrecks, Recreational Vessel, Derelict Boats, Canadian Maritime History

Glossary Terms:

  • Sailing Vessel: A boat propelled primarily by sails.
  • North Channel: A key navigable passageway along the north shore of Lake Huron, noted for its hazardous shoals and shipwrecks.
  • Derelict Vessel: A boat Abandoned or unmaintained, posing potential hazards to navigation or the environment.