The Monarch (St. Clair River) is a 60 foot, wooden hulled, steam powered tug that sank in 1939.  The Monarch is on her starboard side facing up river.  Access into the main cabin allows you to get out of the current.  The boilers and winches can be seen on the aft deck. Visibility can be up to 70 feet, if the wind has been from the south for a week or more.  If there is a stiff north wind blowing, go somewhere else. This is an advanced dive due to the strong currents in the river and the freighter traffic overhead. Don't even think about trying to bring a float & flag with you. Head back when you are down to half of your air.

Located just south of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, Ontario.  Entry point is by the large stanchion post about 300 yards south of the bridge.  The local dive club maintains a cable that leads out to the wreck. The site can also be reached by diving on The Barge and drifting down river (see The Barge site).

Monarch

Any one diving in this part of Ontario should make a stop here. Also a good place to bring your family
to watch the boats & big ships. Great place for  a BBQ!

#3 - Monarch

Lovely drift dive! -- from Bozkurt Eralp<br><br> ****** WARNING *****<br><br> There have recently been two deaths from diving in this area. You may view the 2007 incident report published by the Ontario Underwater Council in our Links section below.  We strongly recommend not diving this site until more is known about the causes of the accident.



Chippawa Creek

Enter at the boat launch for easy entry. Takes almost an hour to reach the bridge where you can have a easy exit. Best to exit on the north side of the bridge for an easy pick up. Fun drift dive with old cars and lots of golf balls.

#2 - Chippawa Creek

Cessna, bus! -- from B.E.

Off H'401 exit 250, about 10k west from there.  Put-in at the shore. 

Innerkip Quarry is also known as Trout Lake.

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