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The Jean Richard Shipwreck​

GATINEAU, QUÉBEC
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INFORMATION

After it was launched in 1959 the Jean Richard served for almost twenty years on the St. Lawrence then brought down the Ottawa River and converted into a cruise ship and renamed “Ville de Vanier”.

The Ville De Vanier operated as a “disco-casino” party ship on the Ottawa River, based in Gatineau. Local personality John Turmel was reportedly a frequent passenger aboard the ship during this time in the late 1970s.

Operating out of Ottawa/Gatineau waters from 1976 onwards, the Jean Richard was then converted into a floating cottage. A fire is said to have scorched the wooden ship in 1987. Its charred, lifeless hulk was hauled off to rot in a concealed inlet off the Ottawa River, abandoned and left to decay into history where it now lies. WORDPRESS

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POTENTIAL RISKS:
No Restrictions

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TERRAIN DIFFICULTY:
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FAMILY FRIENDLY:
Yes

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EQUIPMENT:
None Needed

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TOURS:
N/A

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MAPS:




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Historical Photographs


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How To Get There:

The location of the wreck can be accessed by two ways. The first of which is a bike path that follows along the river. The second is going through a locked gate then following that road to a smaller path which leads to the wreck. See pictures for reference. 

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Coordinates: 45.448835, -75.704683
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Estimated Travel Time: 10:00 from downtown Ottawa.

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Last Updated:  January 27, 2021
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