Shipwrecks of the Ottawa River and Rideau Canal marks steam-powered commercial vessel wreck sites during the 1800s and 1900s. The resource paints both a geographical and historical picture of these shipwrecks by tracking the locations and adding descriptions of each event. The pinpoints are color-coded by date for ease of use. Yellow represents the years 1800-1849, green represents 1850-1899, purple represents 1900-1949, and red represents 1950-1999. White dots are used when the date is unknown. Clicking on a pinpoint pulls up a short blurb that includes some combination of images, videos, text, and links that briefly summarize the event. Viewers will learn a variety of shipwreck facts, from the purposes of the boats to the causes of the tragedies. Readers should note that zooming in on the map allows for easier browsing of high-density pinpoint areas (as individual pinpoints are hard to click from the default zoom selection). Jaime Simons created the project using Padlet, a digital canvas tool.
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