Here’s a formatted Shipwreck Report for the Unnamed 30-Foot Recreational Boat Fire on the Ottawa River:

Identification & Site Information

  • Name, Former Names: Unnamed Private Recreational Vessel
  • Registration Number(s): Not available
  • Date Built and Launched: Unknown
  • Measurements: Approx. 9.1 m (30 ft) in length
  • Date Lost, Destroyed, Abandoned: June 10, 2016

Vessel Type

Recreational Motorboat

Description

This vessel was a 30-foot privately owned recreational boat, used for personal leisure activities on the Ottawa River. It was fitted with a fuel tank containing approximately 400 litres (105 gallons) of fuel.

History

On June 10, 2016, the vessel was seen ablaze in the middle of the Ottawa River, just off Riverside Park in Pembroke, Ontario. The fire reportedly started in the engine compartment. The lone occupant aboard the vessel jumped into the water and swam safely to shore, escaping without injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the high volume of onboard fuel contributed to the severity of the blaze. The fire prompted an emergency response by the Pembroke Fire Department and environmental monitoring by Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment due to potential fuel leakage.

Final Disposition

The boat was completely engulfed and destroyed by fire. It drifted downstream past the Pembroke Marina. The remains are presumed either sunken or removed but were not reported as recovered or scrapped publicly.

Located By & Date Found

Location confirmed by Pembroke Fire Department response and local eyewitnesses; not an underwater wreck. Coordinates are approximate:

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NOTMARs & Advisories

  • The vessel is not marked on marine navigation charts.
  • No long-term obstructions reported as a result of the incident.

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Conclusion

While not a classic sunken shipwreck, the incident involving the burning and destruction of this private vessel on the Ottawa River fits within modern inland maritime casualty records. It demonstrates the risks associated with onboard fuel and the importance of safety and emergency preparedness for recreational boaters.