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Max depth
3 m
Type
Wreck
Cert level
Open Water
Entry
Boat
Current
Moderate
Visibility
8-25 m
Hazards
Cold water, shallow reef, boat traffic, weather exposure, fragile scattered wreckage, and sharp debris.
Emergency information

Cold-water remote-site planning is required. Call 911 or use marine VHF for emergencies; Tobermory is the nearest service base, and groups should carry oxygen and reliable communications.

About

About this site

Two-masted schooner wreck on China Reef, broken up in shallow water with the rudder northwest of the main wreckage.

Typical depth

3 m

Best season

Late spring through fall; access and visibility depend on Lake Huron weather.

Access and parking

Boat access to the marked Parks Canada dive-site coordinate; use moorings where available.

Local regulations

Divers must register and purchase a Parks Canada dive permit before diving; display a dive flag, use moorings where provided, observe harbour dive-area restrictions, and do not remove, damage, or disturb natural, cultural, or scientific features.

Location

Where it is

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Site information is contributed by the community. Always verify conditions locally before diving. Diving can be hazardous — dive within your training and experience.