Shotline Diving’s Glossary Terms.

Telescope

Telescope,Newsletter (Great Lakes Maritime Institute) The Telescope is the newsletter of the Great Lakes Maritime Institute...

The French and Indian War (1754–1763)

The French and Indian War (1754–1763)The French and Indian War was the North American theater...

The Ontonagon Fire of 1896

The Ontonagon Fire of 1896 was a devastating wildfire that swept through the town of...

Thousand Islands Bridge Authority

Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA)  The organization responsible for the restoration and maintenance of Boldt Castle...

Thumb Area Bottomland Preserve

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Thunder Bay, Ontario  • Positioned near the entrance to Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is one of...

Tim Caza

Tim Caza is a well-known maritime historian, shipwreck enthusiast, and diver specializing in the Great...

Toledo, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio  • One of the largest coal-handling ports on the Great Lakes. Toledo has historical...

Tonnage (Old Style)

Tonnage (Old Style) is an integral concept in maritime history, reflecting how ships were measured...

Toronto Globe

The Toronto Globe, established in 1844 and later merged with the Toronto Mail and Empire...

Toronto Islands

Toronto Islands (Ontario, Canada)  • Definition: A group of small islands near Toronto’s waterfront.  • Significance:  • A...

Toronto Public Library

https://www.tpl.ca One of the largest public library systems in Canada, offering access to archives, local history...

Toronto Telegram

The Toronto Telegram was a daily newspaper in Toronto, Ontario, that operated from 1876 to...

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario  • Canada’s largest city, Toronto has a bustling port that serves as a hub...

Total Loss

A maritime term indicating that a vessel is damaged beyond economical repair following an accident.

Tow Bitts

Tow Bitts:  • Definition: Posts near the stern to secure towing lines.  • Significance: Enabled the ship...

Towboat

Towboat: A boat designed to push or tow barges or other vessels, often used in...

Towline

The heavy-duty rope or cable used to connect a tug to a vessel or barge.

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Tug

Tug A tug (or tugboat) is a small but powerful vessel designed to manoeuvre larger ships...

Tugboat

Tugboat: A small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing larger ships and barges, often...