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Stoo

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I had the great pleasure of diving the Manasoo on the weekend with a gang of awesome photographers and divers. She was located by Ken Merryman last year. Without a doubt, this is the most pristine wreck I've ever had the pleasure to dive. Our dives were conducted under permit from the Ontario Government, and sanctioned by The Explorer's Club.

If you follow my Facebook page, you'll see many more images as well as those of Becky Kagan-Schott and others on our little outing.

She was sunk in September 1928 with significant loss of life. She currently lies in about 220' of icy water in Georgian Bay.

Manasoo Wheelhouse nice © DSC_1382.jpg
Manasoo bow © DSC_1366.jpg
 
@Stoo

Pics are awesome!

It was great meeting you this weekend!

Isn’t this the “sunk by cows” wreck?
 
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Isn’t this the “sunk by cows” wreck?

It is indeed. There are many bovine remains inside. Pelvic bones are fairly obvious given their large size. I don't know it's fair to say that the ship was "sunk by cows", but according to one survivor, it may have been a factor. 116 head of cattle weigh a lot I guess!
 
It is indeed. There are many bovine remains inside. Pelvic bones are fairly obvious given their large size. I don't know it's fair to say that the ship was "sunk by cows", but according to one survivor, it may have been a factor. 116 head of cattle weigh a lot I guess!

Something I read says the cows weren’t penned securely and their moving around on the ship may have contributed to the sinking, plus all the weight - there was only something like 3ft of freeboard.
 
Something I read says the cows weren’t penned securely and their moving around on the ship may have contributed to the sinking, plus all the weight - there was only something.

That's my understanding as well.
 
I knew you would have to say that bob ...lol
 
Awesome wreck. Nice pics Stoo. Thanks for sharing.
 

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