Philip Becker Tug - Lake Ontario

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We came across this tug in deep waters of Lake Ontario on June 14, 2022. The tug measures 50 feet in length by 12 feet at its widest point. She is remarkably intact with the exeception of the front pilot house that is collasped and the shipwheel laying on the deck.

It is believed that this tug may be from the tradegy that took place on Lake Ontario the night of Novermber 21, 1879 with the sinking of the Dredge Gordon and two tugs. All indications at this point seems to be that this tug is the Philip Becker.  For more shipwreck discoveries go to https://sonarguy.com