Tobermory Shipwrecks
| The Tugs |
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| Name: | Alice G, Robert K, Bob Foote & John & Alex |
| Built: | early 1900s |
| Length: | various |
| Sunk: | 1905 to 1927 |
| Depth: | 20 feet maximum |
| Rating: | Novice |
| Description: |
The Tugs is actually a site that includes four wrecks. Most caught fire in the
harbour, were towed out to sea and ultimately drifted back to shore.
A deck (across the street from the Grandview Motel)
provides easy shore access to the Tugs. (picture above left)
All the Tugs can be easily seen in 1 or 2 dives.
The Alice G (above right) is the best of the Tugs. The stern fantail deck complete with railing are still intact. The steam engine, boiler, drive shaft and propeller are still located on the wreck. The smoke stack lies under the starboard side. |
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