Submitted by Moira Parker
On June 11th, 2026, Sources of Knowledge (SOK) will host an evening presentation exploring a newly discovered shipwreck deep beneath the waters of Lake Ontario. Held at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, the talk will feature archaeologist Dr. James Conolly presenting “The Ashbridge’s Bay Wreck: A Newly Discovered Lake Ontario Schooner in Context.”
Conolly, a professor of archaeology at Trent University, has spent more than 25 years working in maritime archaeology and underwater cultural heritage research. His recent work focuses on submerged archaeological sites throughout the Great Lakes region, using marine remote sensing technology to document and better understand Ontario’s underwater history.
The presentation will explore the recently identified schooner wreck located roughly 100 metres below the surface of Lake Ontario, looking into the vessel itself and the history of shipping and trade on the Great Lakes.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the presentation running from 7 to 8 p.m. Donations are welcome. More information can be found at sourcesofknowledge.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!
