Shotline Diving’s Glossary Terms.

Walking Beam Engine

Walking Beam Engine: A type of steam engine commonly used on 19th-century paddle steamers. The...

War of 1812

Glossary Term: War of 1812Definition: The War of 1812 was a conflict fought between the United...

Warren Lo

https://www.warrenlophotography.com Warren Lo is a Canadian photographer and scuba diving instructor based in Toronto, Ontario. His...

Washington Island Shipyard

Washington Island Shipyard served as a hub for the construction, repair, and maintenance of various...

Watertown Daily Times

 • Publication Period: The Watertown Daily Times has been in publication since 1870.    • Frequency: Published...

Wellesley Island

Wellesley Island  A neighboring island in the Thousand Islands region that houses the Boldt Castle Boat...

Whaleback

Whalebacks  • Description: Cargo vessels with a unique rounded hull design to reduce water resistance, powered...

Windlass

Windlass: A type of winch on a ship, used to raise the anchor or other...

Windsor, Ontario

Windsor, Ontario  • Located across the river from Detroit, Windsor is known for its automotive industry...

Wisconsin

Wisconsin  • Lakes Bordering: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan.  • Key Cities and Features: Milwaukee, Green Bay, Apostle...

Wisconsin Historical Society Maritime Preservation and Archaeology Program

Wisconsin Historical Society Maritime Preservation and Archaeology ProgramOverview: The Wisconsin Historical Society Maritime Preservation and Archaeology...

Wolfe Island

Wolfe Island (Ontario, Canada)  • Location: At the entrance of the St. Lawrence River, near Kingston.  •...

Wood-Fired Boiler

A type of boiler used to generate steam power, fueled by burning wood. In the...

Wrecks and Reefs

www.sonarguy.com

Website: https://sonarguy.com Description: SonarGuy.com documents modern discoveries of shipwrecks and underwater artifacts, focusing on sonar surveys and...