GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK

LAKESIDE DIVING

The Philadelphia

ShipWreck - Philadelphia

The Story so far:

A Schooner which was contructed back in 1836 in Presque Isle, PA.

She was bound from Michigan City and was just entering the harbor at Cleveland when she went out of control and struck the east pier. She blew ashore just east of it and became a total wreck.

Location: The Thumbs area Preserve. Lake Huron/Erie.
About 5.5 miles North East of Pte. Aux Barques Lighthouse.

Loran: 30786.2/49183.7

Depth: 110 - 130 ft (33 - 40 meters)

Visibility: 10 - 30 ft (3 - 10 meters)

 

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