Alice G ( The Tugs)
Built in 1920 in Collingwood, Ontario, the Alice G was a small steam-powered tug operating in the waters around the Bruce Peninsula.
In 1927, gale-force winds struck Little Tub Harbour, tearing the vessel from her berth. Before the crew could get the engines running, the tug drifted helplessly and ran aground, ultimately sinking nearby at the accessible shore diving site now known as "The Tugs".
1920
6 m / 20 ft
variable ~ 20 mins to over 1 hr
1927
12°C early season - 25°C peak
Boat / Shore
Tug
very light on occasion
Beginner, Snorkel
Beware of boat traffic in this area. Ensure you are registered to dive in the Fathom Five National Marine Park, by purchasing your Diver Registration Tag in store. Tow a diver down flag. Carry a light, SMB, compass, and cold-water exposure protection. Conditions can change quickly with wind direction.
Beware of boat traffic in this area. Ensure you are registered to dive in the Fathom Five National Marine Park, by purchasing your Diver Registration Tag in store. Tow a diver down flag. Carry a light, SMB, compass, and cold-water exposure protection. Conditions can change quickly with wind direction.
Trip Details | |
|---|---|
Departure | Anytime |
Surface Interval | Your choice |
Parking | Limited on site / Paid |
Best Season | May to October |
The wreck of the Alice G is remarkably well preserved and nearly intact, making it a popular and accessible dive site:
- Hull structure largely intact and easy to navigate
- Steam engine and boiler remain in place and clearly visible
- Driveshaft and propeller are intact at the stern
- Stern railing still standing
- Smoke funnel lies on the bottom beneath the starboard side
- Shallow depth makes this an excellent site for beginners and snorkelers
- Sheltered mooring close to the main wall
- Excellent visibility on calm days
- Large boulders, swim-throughs, and ledges
- Good training site for buoyancy and navigation
- Bass
- salmon
- Gobies
- The odd beer can
