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Straits of Mackinac

June 23, 2016 @ 8:00 am - June 26, 2016 @ 5:00 pm

June 23-26, 2016 – Join us for this great weekend of shipwreck diving! Aquaventure instructor Brian Bosveld will be leading this trip. Whether you’re a novice or experienced tech diver, the Straits of Mackinac offer some of the Great Lakes best wreck dives. Here are some a few the wrecks we will be diving:

Cedarville (40′-106′)

One of the best known and most frequently visited shipwrecks in the Straits, the 588ft Cedarville lies on her starboard side and remains quite intact.

Sandusky (70′-85′)

The Sandusky sits upright and intact, with magnificent sights such as the scroll figurehead, completely intact bowsprit with chains, bow anchors, and windlass. The Sandusky is the oldest located and most visited shipwreck in the Straits of Mackinac.

Eber Ward Straits of MackinacEber Ward (110′-140′)

This double-decked wreck sits facing south, upright, intact and penetrable by trained and experienced divers. Three anchors, as well as two holes from the ice, grace her bow area. Her machinery includes a large steam engine, a scotch boiler and a four-bladed propeller. Quite a few shipwreck items lie on the lake bottom just off the wreck, particularly at the stern.

Minneapolis (90′-120′)

She sits upright, largely intact, with her bow broken off. The most interesting items on site are the steam engine, boiler, four-bladed propeller, and her smoke stack which is still upright and rises to a depth of 75′.

William Young (108′-120′)

The wreck is upright and intact in 120 feet of water, in the shipping lane, about a mile east of the bridge. Divers have experienced current on the surface and bottom. Evidently all lower cabins were removed to provide more cargo capacity, probably during conversion to a tow barge. The aft two thirds of the hull is filled with coal to within a couple of feet below the main deck. Forward the bow is split open with coal, anchors and anchor chain spilled into the sand. It is possible to swim through the open bow area and aft to the forward hatch. As stated above, the rest of the wreck is filled with coal. A mast lies along the starboard side, on the bottom. Some deadeyes can be found along the rail. The wheel is still in place next to the rudderpost on the rear deck. These sites, and many other wrecks in this area, are served by dive charter services in St. Ignace.

Trip Price – $500 (diving only) Hotel, travel, and meals are not included!

Call us at (763) 424-8717 for reservations!

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Start:
June 23, 2016 @ 8:00 am
End:
June 26, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
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Start:
June 23, 2016 @ 8:00 am
End:
June 26, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
Event Category: