About Shotline Diving
Shotline Diving exists to document, map and share the wrecks and underwater sites of the Great Lakes and connecting rivers. It is part chart table, part logbook and part research notebook – a place where divers, historians and curious readers can see how the pieces fit together below the surface.
The emphasis is on careful recording rather than collecting: no-touch wreck ethics, accurate positions, transparent sources and a realistic view of conditions. Wrecks, shore dives, structures and special sites are all treated as part of the same underwater landscape, linked through maps, documents, 3D models and local practice.
This page introduces Shotline Diving, credits the people and groups behind it, and explains how to contribute or get in touch.
About Shotline Diving
Shotline Diving grew out of long-term diving and research in the Kingston region and surrounding Great Lakes. As more wrecks were visited and more documents surfaced, it became clear that a simple list of sites was not enough – what was needed was a place where maps, wreck histories, 3D models, photos and local practices could all be held together in one structure.
The site is organised so that a diver or researcher can start anywhere – a wreck name, a region, a document – and move outward: into the Master Wreck Index, the Wreck Map, the Knowledge Base and the growing library of 3D and video material. The intention is that nothing is “just a picture” or “just a line on a chart”; everything should connect to a record that explains what it is, where it came from and how it is changing.
Approach & Principles
Shotline Diving is built on a few simple ideas: wrecks and underwater sites are shared heritage; accurate information is more useful than rumours; and community projects work best when credit and sources are clearly tracked. That means leaning on multiple archives, listening to local knowledge, and being honest about uncertainty.
The site favours conservative interpretations and realistic dive ratings. Where a position, identity or detail is still under active research, it is marked as such rather than quietly rounded off. If new evidence appears, entries are updated so that the record reflects what is currently known, not what was once assumed.
Above all, the project assumes that wrecks and sites are best preserved by being documented, respected and left as intact as possible for future divers and researchers.
Scope & Coverage
The core focus is the Kingston–Picton–Seaway area, but the map and index extend across the wider Great Lakes and into connected rivers. In addition to shipwrecks, the archive includes aircraft losses, vehicles, docks, industrial structures and “oddities” that help explain how the shoreline has been used over time.
New sites, documents and projects are added as time and collaboration allow. Some entries are already supported by extensive research and 3D models; others begin as a simple note or a single archival reference and grow from there.
Contributors & Credits
Shotline Diving is a collaborative project. While a great deal of work goes into maintaining the structure and writing up wreck records, many of the dives, models, photographs and archival finds come from a wider circle of divers, historians and partner organisations.
TR
Editor & Coordinator
Shotline Diving Editor
Responsible for the overall structure of the site: wreck records, methodology, integration of maps, 3D models and documents, and the day-to-day work of turning research notes and dives into consistent entries.
Coordinates with local groups, charter operators and researchers, and maintains the no-touch wreck and responsible-diving approach that underpins the project.
LH
Local Divers & Historians
Regional Contributors
Divers and historians who share positions, site observations, photos and archival leads for their local areas. Many wreck entries are built from this mix of on-the-line experience and deep archive work.
Individual credits are listed on specific wreck, project and document pages where their contributions appear.
3D
3D & Media
3D & Media Partners
Divers and teams involved in capturing and processing photogrammetry sets, as well as those who contribute video and stills for galleries and condition tracking. Their work turns written wreck records into something that can be explored visually.
Models and media are credited on their host platforms and in the associated wreck and project pages.
OG
Organisations
Clubs, Charters & Preservation Groups
Local dive clubs, charter operators and preservation organisations contribute through mooring work, site access, historical research and by supporting ongoing survey efforts. Their names appear throughout the site where specific projects are described.
Without their efforts, many wrecks would be harder to reach, harder to understand and far less documented.
How to Contribute
Shotline Diving is deliberately structured so that new material can be folded in over time. Contributions are welcome, whether that means a single photograph, a correction to an existing entry or a full wreck report built on years of dives and research.
What You Can Share
- Underwater photographs or video
- Dive logs or site notes
- Historical documents or references
- Corrections to existing entries
- Suggestions for new info sheets or tools
When material is used on the site, credit is given as agreed – named, grouped, or anonymous.
How the Process Works
Send a brief message outlining what you have and which sites it relates to. Include dates, depths, and any context that may be useful.
Entries are drafted or updated, checked against existing records and then published or revised. Some contributions may trigger follow-up dives or new research threads.
Contact
For questions, corrections, collaboration ideas or to share material:
- Email: tom@shotlinediving.com
- Website: shotlinediving.com
- Contact form: Open Contact Form »
If writing about a specific wreck or site, include the wreck name, depth and nearest town or chart feature in the subject line.