Cell#: 414-807-8233, Trip report: World-class wreck diving in Presque Isle, MI with Shipwreck Explorers, on Trip report: World-class wreck diving in Presque Isle, MI with Shipwreck Explorers. Ship broke in half, and parts of the stern are all that remain. Good morning. Bulk Freighter (1907-1918) Meet new scuba divers, maintain a virtual dive log, participate in our forum, share underwater photos, research dive sites and more. Hopefully I can take some good pictures to post of my trip. Thats what Ive been hearing. Package Freighter (1924-1927) I will be flying out to Montego Bay, Jamaica in February of 2017 to try something new. There is no fee required for recreationalscuba diving, however all training and organized events require a special activities agreement which includes a fee. The last day of our trip we decided to do only one long dive as we had to fly the next day. It was some of the best and well preserved wreck diving that Ive ever done. I did loose a camera once in SMB and they paid $990 on a $1,000 camera. Thanks Brett! 800 East Lakeshore Drive or mechanical issue with the boat.Departure and Return Plan to arrive at the boat at about 7:30 am EDT the morning of departure. Dry Gloves I have skinny wrists with tendons that stick up and create a gap so my wrist seals will leak water so I use Rolock 90 Dry Gloves. All nine hands were lost. For locations of various shipwrecks in the Thunder Bay area of Alpena County visit the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Museum. Protect clean air, clean water, and public health and conserve working farms, forests, and natural lands. Several of the shipwrecks are quite shallow. I will be doing two more trips with her next year and that says something as I am a fairly picky diver. If you choose to go wet, I strongly recommend three finger mitts and a hooded vest in addition to your 6-7 mill wetsuit.Adequate regulators for cold water. DANS toll free membership number is 1-800-446-2671.All dives are conducted with buddy teams.Visibility Vis is seldom less than 25 and often exceeds 50. Catalina is a nice place to dive we did it twice on a liveaboard a few years ago when the kids were little. Mel also uses Big Blue and she had two 15k lumen lights as well. This had to be my favorite wreck of the trip. Below: Blair and Terry examine the John. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. During the swim back to the up line I recommend a tour through one of the intact levels of the forward section. I have two wide-angle setups. And Blake has one final word of advice when it comes to diving the Great Lakes. Recreational scuba divers must be certified. Lots of work ahead and very little time before the snow begins to fall. This is my fourth trip with Capt. Have you used it for photogrammetry? It is a trilaminate suit with a full kevlar exterior which means that it is bombproof and also has an extra warmth factor compared to a regular trilam suit. The wrecks are amazingly intact and very well preserved due to the cold fresh water and depths that kept them from being pilfered over the years. Once the construction is finished, then it will be time to go shopping for all new furniture and appliances, and eventually, a hot tub for the deck. Rseau The 145-meter Nordmeer has rested beneath the surface of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary since 1966. A great way to build experience and explore the history of the Great Lakes. Be sure to go with a good attitude, she says. Allow 1/2 hour for loading, pre-departure briefing, signing of liability releases and other paperwork. Bring only items you expect to use and bring all items listed below.Scuba Equipment requiredDiving suit capable of keeping you comfortable in 40 degree Fahrenheit water. Contact You may also consider a pony or bail out system.Submersible pressure gauge and depth Gauge (a dive computer is not required, but highly recommended).Mask, fins, snorkel, dive light(s), knife, weights and weight belt and spare parts kit, (remember limited space).1 or 2 tanks , tanks must be current in hydro and have a current VIP sticker or they will not be permitted on the boat.Watch or bottom timer, again a dive computer is highly recommended.Buoyancy compensator with a power inflator, whistle and compass.No dives will be permitted without the proper equipment Make arrangements to buy , rent or borrow.Air Fills, Nitrox, Trimix, O2 & ArgonWe have a compressor that provides air fills to 3500 psi @ $5.00/tankTrimix fills are priced /mix payable at end of the trip. Contact the park officefor more details. If I ever lose anything, a camera floods, etc., I can collect on the full replacement value with no deductible, all for $7/month. I got the ice cream headache at the start of the dive but the thick hood fit well and did its job. Infos Utiles Theres lots of twisted metal to explore along the roughly 145-meter-long ship, and because the wreck is submerged in just 12 meters of water, its accessible to divers of all skill levels. 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Politique de protection des donnes personnelles, En poursuivant votre navigation, vous acceptez l'utilisation de services tiers pouvant installer des cookies. Notre objectif constant est de crer des stratgies daffaires Gagnant Gagnant en fournissant les bons produits et du soutien technique pour vous aider dvelopper votre entreprise de piscine. We stuck to the shallower dives ranging from 45 to 60 feet but I thoroughly enjoyed them. All rights reserved. One model that I know for sure was built using the WWL-C is the Piper over in Catalina: https://wreckedinmyrevo.com/2020/12/21/piper-warrior-photogrammetry-model-130-feet-catalina-island/. Note: Im not paid by any of these companies but I use their products on a regular basis. For more information, visitwww.thunderbay.noaa.govor call 989. Alger Underwater Preserve, Lake Superior:Master scuba diver Erica Blake, who has been diving the Great Lakes since 2002, points to the shallow wreck of a wooden schooner, approximately 40 meters long, as a great dive for beginners. The Audubon, a two-masted brig built in 1854; she sunk the same year and was the oldest of the shipwrecks we visited on this trip. The wreck is scattered over the reef with a few large sections still intact. Camera & Housing I have a Sony a6400 camera and a Nauticam NA6400 housing. Change). This also prevents damage to these historical sites by preventing the grappling of wrecks by dive boats. This really saves us time and stress when diving these wrecks. (LogOut/ Therefore, your equipment needs to work well (i.e., not flood) and to keep you warm enough. Jitka Hanakova Jitka at www.shipwreckexplorers.com. Bill Foote, my instructor did a spectacular job and I know I will be going back to complete my Nitrox and Wreck certifications with him on my next trip down. Read more, Capt. Visit The USA 2022 Brand USA. Joining is quick and easy. Wreckage consists of intact pilot house and bow section on south side of reef and an intact stern on north side. Marie, Michigan, Sault Ste. 03 88 01 24 00, U2PPP "La Mignerau" 21320 POUILLY EN AUXOIS Tl. I might try to tag my photogrammetry models in the future with the lends combo I use. Most photos were taken with the CB15000 lights. did you get to shore dive at Presque Isle State Park? Good luck getting it all done before the Snow !!! The brass gauges become visible as we wipe away the zebra muscles. We recommend advanced certification and require sufficient experience for the profiles you wish to dive. Any illegal drugs found to be on board will terminate the charter immediately. Passenger Steamer (1883-1885) I will have to keep that in mind. This website uses Cookies to offer you an enhanced browsing experience. Allscuba divers in state parks must learn to recognize natural dangers and take safety measures to make sure you have a fun and successful dive. Click on a region in the map or zoom in on the map using the zoom tool on the left. Sounds pretty good. 2021 U2PPP U4PPP - Her trips are well organized and she will go out when the going gets tough. And yes, it was cold. Call or text to schedule a dive trip: 414-807-8233, I just got back from 4 days of diving in Presque Isle, Michigan. The stern section sits upright on the bottom with the rudder and prop visible but embedded in the bottom. We all arrived at the bustling Presque Isle harbor to meet Capt. Generally divers will be able to explore the shipwrecks of the theBermuda, Manhattan, Hettler, Selvick and the Smith Moore. I would have assumed there to be some crush type damage to her from the ice pack but this is not the case. I could not have done these dives without heat. The drysuit is an amazing one and is a custom fit so I think it was rather expensive. If you need any further information on these wrecks please contact Capt. Ability to post and comment on topics and discussions. She is a two-masted brig, meaning a square sailing ship like the pirate ships you see in movies. It's one of the nation's first steel-hulled vessels, and is the first shipwreck to receive a state of Michigan underwater historical marker, Morrison said. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It would take a dozen dives or more to see everything on this wreck, said Morrison, pointing to the anchors on the bow as just one of the highlights. Bulk Freighter (1893-1924) I really like this heated vest. (LogOut/ Please, no glass bottles ! Admission is free. (LogOut/ If you getgood service, please show your appreciation. With all of this going on, I do hope to be able to at least plan one dive trip in the coming new year. Straits Scuba Center in St. Ignace (on the southern coast of Michigans Upper Peninsula) offers charters exclusively in the straits. J. Audubon massive bow damage. That quote is way too funny. Diving is only permitted within approved state park lakes as well as Lake Erie at Presque Isle State Park and the Susquehanna River at Shikellamy State Park. Heat I used the Venture Heat 40W Pro heated vest. Now I just have to get the carpenters off of their butts and to get to work. | Vis is seldom less than 25 and often exceeds 50. It is believed that she was trapped in the ice and experienced fatal damage and sunk. There will be no refunds unless we would happen to get weathered out completely, (cant leave the dock.)