The Wrecks of Eastern Lake Erie

The Raleigh
Size: 227' x 34' x 15'"
Sank Due to: Storm forced grounding (Nov. 30, 1911)
Cargo: Pulpwood
Depth: 30'
Expected Climate: mid 60-70°f
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'
Expected Climate: Cold
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'
Expected Climate: 40°f to mid 50°f
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'
Expected Climate: Cold 40's
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 Canyon
Shallow Dive
15 - 30' With A Drop Off
Very nice dive. Rock Gorge about 15' Deep
Lots of fish

W.C. Richardson
drift over the 1812 wreck in upper Niagara River

"Ruth B "
(the tug that ran the barge into peace bridge years ago.)

...and many more

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