Great Lakes diving – Diver Trek

Diving Penetanguishene, Ontario.

October 24, 2021
Great Lakes Shipwrecks / Lake Huron / Shipwrecks

Diving the Mapledawn wreck at Penetanguishene, Ontario. — The anchor of the Mapledawn wreck near Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay, Ontario.

August, 2021.

Southern Georgian Bay near Penetanguishene (“Penetang”) has some of the most interesting and photogenic wrecks in the Great Lakes. Two of Cris Kohl’s “Top 100” ship wrecks are located here, and explored in this post. Accessible to all skill levels, and in warm, clear waters, these are just simply fun wrecks to dive.

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Diving Parry Sound, Ontario.

September 20, 2020
Great Lakes Shipwrecks / Lake Huron / Shipwrecks

Jane McCleod wreck, Parry Sound, Ontario — Exploring the wreck of the Jane McCleod, a 19th century schooner. The “L-shaped” bracket structures seen at right on the inside of the hull are the ship’s “knees” which once supported the deck beams.

August, 2020.

Parry Sound is located on eastern shore of Georgian Bay, the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, and informally referred to as the “sixth” Great Lake. Set among the ruggedly beautiful 30,000 Islands, you’ll enjoy the scenic boat rides, and its inviting waters and shallow wrecks are suitable for new or advanced divers alike.

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Diving the Wexford wreck, Lake Huron.

June 12, 2015
Great Lakes Shipwrecks / Lake Huron

June 7, 2015

Wexford shipwreck — The Wexford, prior to the Great Storm of 1913. (source: Historical Collections of the Great Lakes, BGSU)

The Wexford wreck is a 250′ steel freighter, distinguished as one of Cris Kohl’s “100 Best Great Lakes Shipwrecks”. Located about 7 miles (11 km) Northwest of Grand Bend, in Lake Huron, Ontario, it combines history and tragedy with an adventurous and unforgettable dive.
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A Privileged Few- one diver’s letter.

November 27, 2014
Lake Erie

Nov.23, 2014

The Dean Richmond wreck.- a very memorable dive for one reader.

One reader wrote me a memorable and inspiring letter about the Dean Richmond, and his love for the “deep, dark, cold and green” of Great Lakes diving. It maybe the professional educator in me, but I always try to view things through the lens of a teachable moment. We are privileged to be able to do what we do as divers. This is why I’m sharing it with you, with his permission.
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