Theodore TOO, the life-size reproduction of Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk in a St. Catharines port.
The boat’s proprietor, Blair McKeil, says Theodore took on water whereas docked on the Ontario Shipyard in Port Weller on Tuesday.
“Presently, the reason for this unlucky incident stays unclear,” McKeil stated in an announcement. “We’re dedicated to executing a secure and profitable refloat of our beloved Theodore TOO.”
McKeil additionally stated measures have been taken to mitigate any potential environmental affect.
A separate assertion on the ship’s official social media accounts reads partially, “I’m resting safely on my stomach within the mud and [a team of experts] are working tremendous onerous to have me ship form in time for the vacations.”
The boat is modelled after the favored CBC youngsters’s present “Theodore Tugboat” and moved to Hamilton in 2021 after spending 21 years in Halifax Harbour.
Since arriving in Ontario, Theodore TOO has visited greater than 20 ports alongside the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario to advertise the marine trade and water conservation.
It even served as an Airbnb for 2 days in 2022.
