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The
Raleigh |
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Size: 227'
x 34' x 15'"
Sank Due to: Storm forced grounding (Nov. 30, 1911)
Cargo: Pulpwood
Depth: 30'
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is a beautiful dive. Many of the
artifacts were removed for display in Port Colborne Marine and
Historical Museum. The sides of the ship have opened. The boiler
and engine can be explored. The anchor chain also leads off
the boat. |
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C.
B. Benson |
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Size: 136'5"
x 26' x 13'
Sank Due to: Storm (Oct. 14, 1893)
Cargo: Coal
Depth: 86'
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is in very good condition. Many
pieces of her original equipment are still intact. The cargo
is still in the holds |
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J.
G. McGrath |
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Size: 104'
x 26' x 12'
Sank Due to: Storm (Oct. 28, 1878)
Cargo: Stone
Depth: 90'
Condition of Wreck: This wreck is also known as the 'STONE WRECK'.
The wreck is in beautiful condition and is a very nice dive.
Most of its working gear is still in place. The wreck received
a good amount of damage when she impacted the bottom. |
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The
Washington Irving |
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Size: 81' x
20' x 7'
Sank Due to: Unknown (July 7th or July 8th, 1860)
Cargo: Coal and Pig Iron
Depth: 120'
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is in very good condition. The
wreck currently is canted to her port side. Some portions of
her deck are covered in sand because of the canter. The twin
masts are still attached and standing. When descending the line
the anchor rope passes quite near the fore mast. This is nice
to explore on the end of the dive without taking too much time
off the ascent. This wreck is at the max of certifying agencies
recommend for sport divers. |
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The
Carlingford |
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Size: 154'5"
x 31' x 12'5"
Sank Due to: Collision with the Steamer BRUNSWICK (Nov. 12,
1881)
Cargo: Wheat
Depth: 95'
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is in very good condition. Many
pieces of her original equipment are still intact. The wreck
sits upright with a gaping hole from her collision on the port
side (about 25' from bow). The Stern area decking is missing
thus aiding in penetration and egress. The hold is also accessible
from the hole in the Port side. (The hold is a semi-low environment
and should not be attempted without proper gear.) |
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The
Brunswick |
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Size: 235' x 35'6" x 15'6"
Sank Due to: Collision with CARLINGFORD (Nov. 12, 1881)
Cargo: Coal
Depth: 100'
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is in very good condition. Many
pieces of her original equipment are still intact. Boiler is
still on deck. The wreck is an easy dive if you do no penetrate.
(PROPER TRAINING SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE ANY PENETRATION.)
The capstan and the windlass are still in place. |
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The
Passaic |
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Size: 198'3"
x 27'7" x 11'4"
Sank Due to: Storm (Oct. 31, 1891)
Cargo: Lumber
Depth: 80'
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is in beautiful dive. They dynamited
the Passaic thinking it was the Dean Richmond to get reported
treasures. The wreck received a good amount of damage when she
was dynamited. Many of the ropes are still attached and some
overhead obstacles are present. |
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The
Canyon |
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Shallow Dive
15 - 30' With A Drop Off
Very nice dive. Rock Gorge about 15' Deep
Lots of fish
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