Red Pine Bay Shipwreck - Braeside, Ontario
Posted by: 
model12
N 45° 27.809 W 076° 23.865
18T E 390727 N 5035389
The posted coordinates are for the dedication plaque beside the boatramp. The legend and map on the plaque give info on the location of the wreck, just offshore.
Waymark Code: WMCCYE
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/23/2011
Views: 15
In an attempt to identify the wreck, historical research was carried out using the resources of a number of museums, libraries and archives and through interviews with people living in the area. The Levi Young, built at Sand Point, less than 2 kilometers away, was one possibility due to the similar dimensions and history.
Date of Shipwreck: 1887
Type of Boat: Other
Military or Civilian: Civilian
Cause of Shipwreck: Fire
Accessibility:
There's a boatramp at the site; divers from across Canada visit the wreck.
Diving Permitted: yes
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Visit Instructions:
Only log the site if you have visited it personally.
Floating over a site does not qualify as a find if it is a wreck that requires diving - you must have actually visited the site - therefore photos of the site are good.