The Purpose of Save Ontario Shipwrecks

To further public knowledge and appreciation of Ontario’s marine heritage. 

• By assisting museums and public archives in acquiring information and displaying artefacts pertaining to Ontario maritime history;
• By undertaking public education projects in furtherance of the objectives of the Corporation;
• By surveying, documenting and encouraging the preservation of shipwrecks in Ontario’s lakes and rivers as a resource of historical and recreational value to the public in the Province and Canada.

The Role of Save Ontario Shipwrecks

Save Ontario Shipwrecks is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to Marine Heritage Conservation. In order to carry out this purpose, four long term goals have been set out:

• To stop the destruction of marine heritage sites;
• To identify, evaluate and monitor marine heritage sites;
• To conduct projects which contribute to the knowledge and understanding of Ontario's maritime history; and
• To provide the SCUBA diving community and the general public with the opportunity to learn and understand more about Ontario’s maritime history, and the value of our marine heritage resource.

SOS website: http://saveontarioshipwrecks.ca

SOS Superior Chapter: www.divesuperior.com , http://superiordivesites.com/map

**Save Ontario Shipwrecks gratefully acknowledge the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Culture Programs Unit and our many sponsors for their support. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture**