The Arabia & Forest City Shipwrecks by Dip ‘N Dive

Posted on Jul, 2009 in Home/Shipwrecks/The Arabia & Forest City Shipwrecks by Dip ‘N Dive

Good morning Dip ‘N Divers,

By popular demand, we’ve created another video on two shipwrecks that we dove several years ago.  Below is a video  that was digitally converted and made into a movie.  This short movie, is about two of the more popular ship wrecks inside the Fathom Five National Marine Park in Tobermory, Canada.

Below is some information on each wreck just in case you’re not familiar with them.

Arabia:

Type: Shipwreck
Build: Wooden Three-masted Barque
Depth: 106′
Length: 131′
Built: 1853
Sunk: 1884
Access: Boat
Level: Advanced

In 1854, she sailed to Glasgow, Scotland with a cargo of wheat and flour. She remained in the coastal trade on the northwest cost of Great Britain for a year or so. During that time, Tobermory, Scotland (on the isle of Mull) was one of her ports of call. After returning to Canada, she ran aground near Flowerpot Island in 1883. She was repaired and continued her service. The following year, she met her ultimate fate near Echo Island as she floundered and sank.  This is one of the most interesting shipwrecks in Tobermory.

Forest City:

Type: Shipwreck
Build: Propeller Steamer
Depth: 70′ – 150′
Length: 216′
Built: 1890
Sunk: 1904
Access: Boat
Level: Advanced

The broken bow begins in 60 feet of water and drops to a relatively intact stern in 150 feet of water. One of the most interesting parts of the wreck lies between 100′ and 150′.  The smoke funnel and boilers are in place located at 110 to 130 feet. The stern is reasonably intact and the name Forest City can still be seen on the transom. The stern can be penetrated and much debris can been seen.

So without further ado, here is our movie on the Arabia and Forest City shipwrecks!

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