Collided with iron propeller LEHIGH in a thick fog. Bound for Chicago. Sunk June 1, 1887.

Type: Wooden schooner
Dimensions: 129 x 26 x 13
Condition: Hull partially collapsed, centerboard standing. Coal cargo and anchor chain present. Part of decking nearby. Damaged by salvage effort.

Located 2 mi NE of Thunder Bay Island.

Lucinda Van Valkenburg is also known as Lucy.

Lucinda Van Valkenburg

Miscalculated a turn and ran aground 7 miles northeast of Thunder Bay Island. Expected to be recovered, but a big storm a few days later wrecked her bottom. Her crew stayed aboard after the grounding, planning to assist with the recovery, but had to be rescued by Coast Guard helicopter during the storm (which also sank the DANIEL J. MORRELL). Sunk november 19, 1966.

The wreck is visible from several miles away, protruding from the water. While the elements have taken its toll it is still a very enjoyable dive. Current however can be unpredictable and it's a long journey. Most dive charters avoid this wreck because it is so remote. If taking a personal craft be prepared for rough weather and watch for wreckage, which in some spots protrudes up from 40 feet to only inches below the surface.

Type: German steel propeller, package and bulk freight
Dimensions: 470.8 x 60.9 x 28.2

7 miles NE of Thunder Bay Island

Nordmeer

Collided with steamer WILLIAM R. LINN in heavy fog and sank. Most of crew boarded LINN when the vessels were "stuck together." Located 10 mi from Thunder Bay Island Light.

Type: Wooden propeller, bulk freight
Dimensions: 232 x 38 x 14
Condition: Generally intact but broken in the center and split at the coal bunker.

Near Middle Island.

New Orleans

The Monrovia was built in 1943 as the Empire Falstaff. She's a steel freight steamer with an official number of LIELOF (Scotland). She's 430' in length and 6,700 tons. She sank on 6/26/1959 in 90-150 feet of water due to a collision with the Royalton 13.5 mi @ 107 degrees from Thunder Bay Island Light

The Monrovia probably one of the best dive sites in the Thunder Bay underwater preserve. It is incredibly intact and upright. The Monrovia is not market by a mooring buoy. For this reason is makes it difficult to find. It lies from 80 to well over 100 feet in depth. Penetration is possible and there are many rooms and levels to explore. This dive is not often populated because of its distance away from anything else. To get the most out of this dive make a day out of it and bring several tanks. Also it should be noted that the Monrovia lies in the middle of a busy shipping lane, so it is advised to leave someone in the boat, or if that is not practice radio on channel sixteen about your intentions so that any shipping traffic knows your intentions.

The Monrovia lies about 13 miles away from Thunder Bay light house. Due to the remoteness of the location few dive charters will visit it. The only access is by boat. Plan to make a day of it

Monrovia

Lake Wolsley is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lake Wolsley

138 ton schooner shipwreck. Sunk October, 1871



Cascaden

Wooden Steamer, the Wetmore, sank in a storm in Nov 29 1901.

The wetmore sank pulling two barges, the James C King and the Brurnette.  The Burnette was salvaged a but the King lies just wet of the Wetmore in 22 - 93 ft of water.

The wetmore outstanding features are it huge boiler and the rudder and Anchor. This is a great Novice dive and Snorkeling trips can be arranged in Tobermory.

Tobermory Ontario Canada. Boat access from Fathom Five National Underwater Park

W.L. Wetmore

The KING was wrecked while under tow by the WETMORE in November, 1901. The second barge on tow, the BRUNETTE, was later salvaged. This site is good for advanced levels of experience. It is not recommended for novices or trainees.

Build: Schooner - Barge
Length: 181' 6"
Built: 1867 - East Saginaw, Michigan
Sunk: November 29, 1901
Loss of Life: 0 
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Orientation: Steep Incline

Russel Island, Tobermory.

Alt GPS: N45°16.068' W81°42.545'

James C. King

Three Masted Schooner located on the east side of Cove Island, Tobermory, Ontario, Canada.
Length: 154' 7"
Built: 1867 - Vermillion, Ohio
Sunk: October 26, 1898
Level: Novice - Intermediate
Orientation: On an incline



Charles P. Minch

Vessel was wrecked during a storm in October, 1889. The bow portion, including the bowsprit can be found at the deeper depths and the anchors are located about 100 feet east of the main wreckage. Because of depth, this site is recommended to divers with advanced levels of experience only.

Build: Schooner
Length: 139' 5"
Built: 1863 - Cleveland, Ohio
Sunk: October 6, 1889
Loss of Life: 1 (Captain)
Orientation: Steep Incline

Russel Island, Tobermory.

Alt GPS: N45°16.133' W81°41.833'

Philo Scoville

137 feet long 2-masted schooner shipwreck. Sunk November, 1883.



China is also known as China Reef.

Lucinda Van Valkenburg

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Lucinda Van Valkenburg