| The
Raleigh | |
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. |
| C.
B. Benson | |
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 |
| J.
G. McGrath | |
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. |
| The
Washington Irving | |
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. |
| The
Carlingford | |
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.) |
| The
Brunswick | |
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. |
| The
Passaic | |
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.
|
| The
Canyon | |
| Shallow
Dive
15 - 30' With A Drop Off
Very nice dive. Rock Gorge about 15' Deep
Lots of fish |
